Celine Retail Intern

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

• Support Client Advisors in understanding client needs and providing welcoming, attentive, and personalized service on the shopfloor
• Assist with sales activities and contribute to the store's business success through high-level service delivery
• Support product presentation, visual merchandising, and boutique environment maintenance to reflect CELINE's standards of excellence
• Develop knowledge of CELINE's product universe and complementary categories to identify cross-selling opportunities
• Welcome clients into the boutique and ensure comfort within the CELINE environment
• Support the delivery of exceptional client journeys during appointments, fittings, and sales ceremonies
• Contribute to building strong client relationships through attentive service and client-centric mindset
• Participate in operational activities including visual merchandising, restocking, transfers, after-sales service, and inventory management
• Assist in maintaining accurate operational follow-up documents and providing administrative support linked to boutique activity
• Support the preparation and coordination of in-store events, client appointments, and boutique materials
• Maintain highest standards of organization, cleanliness, and presentation in front and back of house
• Act as a CELINE ambassador by embodying the Maison's values, service standards, and professional image
• Work collaboratively with the boutique team, supporting colleagues and contributing to collective objectives
• Foster positive team spirit through reliability, flexibility, and willingness to assist colleagues
• Participate in team meetings and support follow-up actions where required

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of professional experience in a customer-centric role within the fashion or luxury industry
• First experience in retail, hospitality, client service, or customer-facing environment
• Passion for luxury fashion and deep understanding of CELINE's products, heritage, and brand identity
• Client-centric mindset with focus on delivering exceptional experiences and building lasting relationships
• Initiative, sense of service, natural curiosity, open-mindedness, optimism, and empathy
• Strong ethical compass and commitment to compliance and corporate social responsibility

Skills

Experience

At least 1 year of professional experience in a customer-centric role within the fashion or luxury industry. First experience in retail, hospitality, client service, or customer-facing environment is advantageous.

Education

No formal educational requirements specified. Secondary or tertiary education expected as background context.

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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