- Location
- Strada in Chianti Tuscany Italy
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
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.
Celine is seeking a fashion student for a six-month curricular internship starting in January 2027, supporting the Leather Goods Product Development team across product development activities in coordination with Design, Pattern Making, and Prototyping. The internship is based at Celine Production in Strada in Chianti and includes a monthly contribution of €800 and free access to the company canteen.
Role & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Materials Research team, monitoring progress, inventory levels, and the receipt of materials, samples, and semi-finished goods.
- Support warehouse management to maintain flexibility and respect priorities, ensuring work orders for the in-house atelier and external suppliers are complete and ready for processing.
- Manage photographic archiving of developed products and rename images in the company database.
- Prepare complete kits of accessories, threads, and edge paints for external suppliers.
- Check leather samples in advance to ensure conformity and visual consistency of leather, threads, and edge paints against bill-of-materials specifications, validating them before production begins.
- Maintain the PLM database, checking that colour codes match the actual Pantone references for threads, edge paints, and zippers.
- Carry out final product checks before shipment, verifying dimensions against the design drawing and ensuring vintage samples are properly collected and returned.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a fashion-related course of study.
- Strong organizational and methodical skills, with attention to detail and operational priorities.
- Product sensitivity and curiosity about materials, leather, and components used in the leather goods sector.
- Problem-solving ability and responsiveness in managing dynamic workloads while meeting deadlines.
- Strong team spirit and a natural inclination to collaborate with colleagues and different departments.
- Fluent English; knowledge of French is a plus.
Skills
Experience
First experience
Education
Currently enrolled in a fashion-related course of study.
Workplace
This position is based in Strada in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, within easy reach of Florence.
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Benefits
Monthly contribution of €800 and free access to the company canteen.
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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