Givenchy Collection Merchandising Assistant – Leather Goods, Women's
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
About Givenchy
Founded in Paris in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy, Givenchy stands as a house of aristocratic elegance, audacious modernity, and exceptional savoir-faire within the LVMH family. As an employer, the Maison offers a dynamic environment where couture heritage meets contemporary creativity across fashion, accessories, and beauty. Its teams are invited to contribute to a culture shaped by craftsmanship, precision, collaboration, and a refined sense of client experience. Givenchy seeks individuals who combine artistic sensitivity with commercial intelligence, entrepreneurial spirit, and respect for tradition, empowering them to help advance a bold vision of luxury for a new generation.
Givenchy internship: Collection Merchandising Assistant – Women's Leather Goods, Paris, 6 months from January 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct ongoing competitive intelligence on products, pricing, communications, and distribution within women's leather goods
- Assist in developing collection plans and preparing logistical materials for design development meetings
- Coordinate with designers on sketch reviews and product information updates
- Support collection codification and creation of showroom sales tools including sales books and briefing materials
- Manage prototype inventory, photography, and corrections from reception through the completion of showroom activities
- Maintain sketch and catalogue information organization during development and showroom periods
- Produce product information documentation for Training and e-commerce distribution
- Analyze weekly retail performance through detailed sell-out tracking and periodic sales analysis
- Contribute to post-showroom analysis reports covering sell-in metrics, best-sellers, and KPIs
- Participate in end-of-showroom retrospectives with quantitative and qualitative assessment of collection performance
Qualifications
- Degree from a business school, specialised Master's program in Fashion, or equivalent educational background
- Demonstrated sensitivity and knowledge of women's leather goods and fashion aesthetics
- Prior internship or relevant experience in the luxury and fashion sectors is valued
- Fluent conversational English
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions
- Competence across Microsoft Office suite
- Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
- Exceptional organizational ability and attention to detail
- Adaptability and proactive, energetic professional demeanor
Skills
Experience
Entry-level candidates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply; a prior internship in luxury fashion or related sectors is preferred but not mandatory.
Education
Business school diploma, specialised Master's degree in Fashion, or equivalent higher education qualification.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Givenchy fosters a refined and creative workplace shaped by its couture heritage, where elegance, innovation, and exceptional craftsmanship guide daily collaboration. As an employer, the Maison values precision, individuality, and a forward-looking spirit, offering teams an environment where luxury expertise and bold artistic expression can thrive.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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