Francis Kurkdjian Print Graphic Design Apprentice
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Posted
- May 19, 2026
About Francis Kurkdjian
Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a high-end fragrance house renowned for contemporary haute perfumery and artisanal attention to scent and presentation. The brand operates a compact creative studio that collaborates closely with marketing and product teams to deliver refined packaging and visual communications within the perfumes & cosmetics sector.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian in Paris seeks a Print Graphic Design Apprentice (apprenticeship) for packaging and print — Adobe Suite expertise required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design packaging mockups and produce dielines, variants and production-ready files for perfume and cosmetic products.
- Develop graphic artwork for print collateral including brochures, posters and point-of-sale materials (PLV).
- Collaborate with marketing, product development and production teams to ensure visual coherence across touchpoints.
- Contribute to the creation of rendered visuals; use of 3D software for pack visuals is an advantage.
- Manage prepress and print-production workflows, liaising with suppliers and ensuring quality control at each stage.
- Prepare professional presentations of graphic proposals and support art direction requests.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in Master 1 or Master 2 in Visual Communication, Graphic Design or equivalent (apprenticeship placement).
- Strong sensitivity to the luxury and perfume universe with a portfolio demonstrating print and packaging work.
- Excellent command of Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
- Solid knowledge of prepress processes, printing techniques and color management.
- High standards of presentation, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Autonomous, creative and proactive with good collaborative skills; 3D competency is a plus.
Skills
Experience
Beginner level: enrolled postgraduate student (Master 1 or Master 2) with academic or internship experience in print and packaging design; portfolio required demonstrating relevant school or professional projects.
Education
Master 1 or Master 2 in Visual Communication, Graphic Design or related discipline (apprenticeship required).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The studio culture privileges craftsmanship, refined aesthetics and cross-disciplinary collaboration between creative, marketing and development teams. Team members work in a hands-on environment where attention to detail and fidelity to the maison’s olfactory and visual identity are essential.
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