Givenchy Retail Merchandising Intern — Leather Goods & Footwear
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
About Givenchy
Givenchy is a Parisian luxury fashion house renowned for its couture roots and modern aesthetic, operating within the global LVMH group. The brand blends creative savoir‑faire with rigorous commercial discipline and is headquartered in Paris, offering a fast‑paced, design‑led environment typical of leading maisons in the luxury sector.
Givenchy — Retail Merchandising Intern (Leather Goods & Footwear) in Paris. Six‑month internship at Paris HQ starting July 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support merchandising activities during collection periods and showrooms: contribute to assortment strategy for the retail network (including e‑commerce), prepare and coordinate buying tools, and assist with purchase analyses during and after showrooms.
- Perform regular performance analyses to guide purchasing and category management: deliver weekly and seasonal product performance reports globally and by region for leather goods and footwear.
- Execute ad hoc analytical requests to investigate specific product lines or families and provide detailed insights.
- Support collection launch tools and operational follow‑up: maintain launch calendars, track deliveries, manage rebalancings and reorders.
- Participate in recurring meetings with regional merchandisers, collection merchandising and cross‑functional partners (visual merchandising, supply chain).
- Consolidate regional product feedback for Collection Merchandisers to inform next‑season development; perform product and competitor analyses as required.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a master’s program (Business School or equivalent university) — mandatory internship must be part of the diploma curriculum with an official internship agreement.
- Availability for a six‑month full‑time internship starting July 2026, based at the Paris HQ (8th arrondissement, Alma‑Marceau).
- First professional experience or prior internship in luxury or fashion strongly preferred; strong product sensibility.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and comfort handling quantitative datasets.
- Autonomous, organized, proactive, with strong interpersonal skills and an analytical mindset.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level internship — candidate should be a current master’s student. A prior internship or initial experience in luxury or fashion is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Master's degree in progress (Business School or equivalent university).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Givenchy combines couture heritage with contemporary creativity and operates within the LVMH group, fostering high standards of craftsmanship and commercial excellence. The workplace culture at the Paris headquarters is collaborative and fast‑paced, offering exposure to cross‑functional teams and international markets.
About Cerulean
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