Berluti Architecture & Sustainability Intern
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2026
About Berluti
Founded in Paris in 1895 by Alessandro Berluti, Berluti is a storied maison renowned for bespoke shoemaking, exceptional leather goods, and a distinctive art of patina. As an employer, the House offers a rare environment where heritage craftsmanship meets contemporary masculine elegance, encouraging artisans, retail talents, designers, and corporate teams to uphold exacting standards while contributing to creative evolution. Part of LVMH, Berluti combines the intimacy of a specialist luxury atelier with the opportunities of a global group, valuing savoir-faire, client excellence, cultural curiosity, and long-term career development in service of objects made with soul, precision, and character.
Berluti Paris seeks Architecture & Sustainability Intern (6 months, Jan 2027) to support retail design, environmental strategy, and sustainable materials development.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist in the production phase of design files and technical documentation
- Conduct design research and furniture specification work
- Create and produce 2D and 3D visualizations of store concepts
- Support research and development of materials and sustainable alternatives
- Develop and update database systems tracking store environmental performance metrics including surface area, lighting, energy consumption, and climate systems
- Participate in defining environmental strategy for retail locations and conduct environmental performance audits across the boutique network
- Contribute to sustainable materials research and development initiatives
- Prepare certification documentation for environmental accreditation programs
- Support preparation of presentation materials for store committee meetings
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Environment, Facilities, Production, and regional teams
Qualifications
- Enrolled in or recent graduate of an architecture programme or equivalent design discipline
- Demonstrated sensitivity to architecture, design, and environmental sustainability
- Portfolio demonstrating architectural or design work required
- Fluent in French and English (Italian preferred)
- Mastery of Excel, AutoCAD, PowerPoint, and Photoshop
- Proficiency in SketchUp
- Experience with InDesign, Enscape, or other 3D visualization software preferred
Skills
Experience
Final-year architecture studies or end-of-studies internship; prior internship experience in architectural practice preferred but not required
Education
Architecture degree programme or equivalent design discipline; final-year student or recent graduate
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Benefits
Portfolio submission required with application; Happy Trainees certification 2026; workplace accommodations available for employees with RQTH status; formative introduction to Berluti's heritage, values, and product offerings provided at start of internship
Culture
Berluti fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, Parisian elegance, and a deep respect for artisanal know-how, where employees contribute to a house renowned for bespoke shoes, patinas, and refined menswear. As an employer, Berluti values precision, creativity, and client-centric excellence, offering an environment where tradition and innovation meet in the pursuit of timeless luxury.
About Cerulean
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