Givenchy Product Development Assistant — Men's Ready-to-Wear (Apprenticeship)
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- Intern
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- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
About Givenchy
Givenchy is an iconic French maison renowned for its ready-to-wear, haute couture and accessories. Operating within the LVMH group, the brand combines a strong heritage of craftsmanship with contemporary creativity and an international presence, offering opportunities to work at the intersection of design, production and luxury retail.
Givenchy is hiring a Product Development Assistant (Apprenticeship) — Men's Ready-to-Wear in Paris 8. 1-year alternance starting mid-Sept 2026; CERFA required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end product development for the men's ready-to-wear collection, including updating the collection plan and product specification sheets.
- Maintain and update the PLM system: create and modify models and ensure product information is current.
- Coordinate sample flow and logistics between internal studios, external suppliers and ateliers; manage sample reception and prototype quality control.
- Follow up on manufacturing processes with suppliers and contractors, including order tracking, purchase follow-ups and delivery escalations.
- Interface with cross-functional teams (studios, fabric and trims sourcing, industrialization/quality, merchandising, production, ateliers) to ensure smooth development timelines.
- Participate in fittings and production checks, verifying measurements, trims and accessories against specifications.
- Contribute to material development and purchasing activities according to product category requirements.
- Assist with budget tracking and administrative tasks related to collection launches and show organisation.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or graduate of a business school, university programme, or fashion school; eligibility for an apprenticeship (CERFA and training agreement) is mandatory.
- Demonstrated product sensibility with strong organisational skills, responsiveness and rigour; ability to work across multiple priorities.
- Previous internship or alternance experience in product development within a fashion house is desirable.
- Fluent English (spoken and written); basic knowledge of Italian.
- Proficient in Pack Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with PLM tools.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level — suitable for candidates seeking an apprenticeship or first professional alternance in product development; a prior internship in a fashion house is a plus.
Education
School-level: Business school, university degree or fashion school diploma; current enrolment or eligibility for a one-year apprenticeship programme required.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Givenchy combines couture-level attention to detail with a dynamic, design-led environment. As part of the LVMH family, the maison emphasizes craftsmanship, cross-disciplinary collaboration and international exposure, offering structured career pathways within luxury product and production teams.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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