- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- 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 Production Development and Costing Assistant to support development and production launches across menswear and womenswear, working with teams including collection, design, merchandising, sales administration, quality and purchasing. The role covers costing and margin analysis, reporting, product master data and ERP updates. This is a full-time, six-month internship, available as soon as possible.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the costing and production data team in monitoring development and production launches for menswear and womenswear.
- Monitor and analyse factory prices, margins and the progress of approvals.
- Prepare seasonal reports comparing initial and actual margins.
- Calculate production costs and update overheads.
- Create and improve analysis tools and monitoring indicators.
- Participate in technical reviews and fittings.
- Help update and check product bills of materials.
- Enter, check and update product compositions in Excel and internal systems.
- Manage product databases in the ERP, entering logistics data including weight, country of manufacture, customs codes, MID and certificates of origin.
Qualifications
- Bac+4/5 qualification from a business or engineering school, or equivalent university education.
- Good command of Excel.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Rigour, an interest in fashion, versatility and strong interpersonal skills.
Skills
Education
Bac+4/5 qualification from a business or engineering school, or equivalent university education.
Workplace
The role is situated 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
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