Balenciaga Sustainability Compliance and Content Intern
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 25, 2026
About Balenciaga
Founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and part of Kering, Balenciaga is one of fashion’s most influential houses, renowned for architectural cut, uncompromising craft, and a continual redefinition of modern luxury. As an employer, the House offers a demanding yet inspiring environment where heritage ateliers, bold creative vision, and global business expertise meet. Teams across design, product development, merchandising, retail, client engagement, communications, and corporate functions are encouraged to combine precision with experimentation, agility with excellence. Balenciaga seeks individuals who are culturally aware, rigorous, collaborative, and ready to contribute to a maison that shapes the conversation of contemporary fashion while respecting the discipline of couture.
Balenciaga seeks a Sustainability Compliance and Content Intern in Paris to support material verification, supplier coordination, and sustainability communications within the Kering group.
Role & Responsibilities
- Liaise with suppliers to coordinate collection of documentation and information regarding sustainable materials and certifications
- Integrate and train suppliers in the data collection process to ensure compliance with Kering standards
- Collect data and verify environmental declarations to align with established sustainability standards and regulatory requirements
- Monitor tracking progress and maintain all related data, information, and records with precision and rigour
- Coordinate delivery of sustainability information to internal and external partners across cross-functional teams
- Support the creation of sustainability communication content for website, social media, internal channels, and ad hoc documents
- Coordinate cross-functional information on sustainable features of materials and address regulatory matters
Qualifications
- Engineering or Management Graduate, or Sustainability Master's degree in a relevant field (Process excellence, Regulatory management, Quality, Operations management, or CSR/Sustainability)
- Fluent in Italian and English with excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint with ability to deliver high-quality, data-supported outcomes
- Knowledge of textiles and materials certification standards and related processes
- Strong awareness of sustainability concepts and impacts specific to the fashion industry
- Project management skills with excellent analytical, synthesis, and precision capabilities
Skills
Experience
A first internship in the fashion or textile industry, or from a consulting company, particularly in quality, product compliance, sustainability, or procurement. Experience in communication is advantageous.
Education
Engineering or Management Graduate, or Sustainability Master's degree in a relevant field such as Process excellence, Regulatory management, Quality, Operations management, or CSR/Sustainability.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Balenciaga fosters a bold, forward-thinking workplace where creativity, experimentation, and cultural awareness drive the evolution of contemporary luxury. As an employer, the House encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowering teams to challenge convention while upholding exceptional standards of craftsmanship, precision, and brand integrity.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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