- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
About Balmain
Balmain, a distinguished brand within the Swatch Group, the world's leading watchmaking conglomerate, is renowned for its predominantly feminine collections that draw inspiration from a myriad of universes. Situated in Saint-Imier, Balmain's creations are a sophisticated fusion of tradition and contemporary aesthetics, each timepiece narrating its own unique story, such as the iconic arabesque motif inspired by the opulent embroideries adorning haute couture gowns.
Balmain is seeking a Collection Materials Development Intern to support the Collection Purchasing team with sample organization, materials boards and books, fabric swatch tracking, delivery follow-up, data entry and invoice preparation. This is a full-time, six-month internship, available as soon as possible.
Role & Responsibilities
- Receive and organize samples.
- Create the materials board.
- Track receipt of fabric cuts, reference and organize fabric swatches for the studio.
- Prepare materials meetings.
- Track deliveries.
- Prepare materials and trims books for production.
- Enter technical data sheets, certifications and prices.
- Prepare invoices for approval.
Qualifications
- Strong sensitivity to materials.
- Comfort with figures; motivated, dynamic and organized.
- Good command of Excel; experience with PLM/SAP would be ideal.
- Fluent English.
Skills
Experience
A first experience in fabric and/or trims purchasing is preferred; under 2 years’ experience.
Education
Bac +4/5 in a business school specializing in luxury, or education at a textile/fashion school.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Balmain, as part of the Swatch Group, fosters a culture of innovation and excellence, where tradition meets contemporary design. The workplace encourages creativity, collaboration, and a passion for luxury craftsmanship.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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