Celine Design Studio Assistant – Footwear

About Celine

Founded in Paris in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, Celine is a storied French luxury house renowned for its modernist elegance, exacting craftsmanship, and quietly powerful vision of contemporary style. As part of LVMH, the Maison offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a global brand while remaining rooted in Parisian heritage, artisanal excellence, and creative discipline. Celine seeks individuals who combine cultural sensitivity, precision, and entrepreneurial spirit across design, merchandising, retail, operations, and corporate functions. The house fosters an environment where talent is expected to uphold exceptional standards, shape refined client experiences, and participate in the continuing evolution of a distinctive luxury identity.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct iconographic and reference research to inform creative development
• Research vintage pieces and manage the vintage collection archive
• Participate in sketching and digital rendering using Adobe Creative Suite
• Produce mockups and prototypes to materialize creative concepts
• Design and update collection boards and presentation materials
• Support collection development tracking and progress monitoring
• Organize design sketches and launch documentation
• Assist in planning and coordinating studio meetings and presentations
• Maintain studio organization and workspace efficiency

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bac +3, +4, or +5 fashion design program, ready-to-wear design, or footwear design specialization
• Prior internship experience within a design studio or fashion house
• Strong creative sensibility and product acumen
• Meticulous attention to detail and organizational discipline
• Fluency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Procreate
• Proficiency in French and English; Italian a plus
• Demonstrated passion for footwear, fashion, and product culture

Skills

Experience

Beginner level; prior internship experience within a design studio or fashion maison is advantageous but not required.

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in fashion design, ready-to-wear design, or footwear design (Bac +3, +4, or +5 level).

Workplace

Culture

Celine cultivates a refined, exacting workplace where creativity, discipline, and a deep respect for Parisian elegance shape every decision. As an employer, it values craftsmanship, cultural awareness, and strong individual ownership, offering teams an environment that is both demanding and inspiring within the world of luxury fashion.

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