Guerlain Visual Merchandising Intern, Europe
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- May 17, 2026
About Guerlain
Guerlain is a heritage French maison renowned for perfumes, cosmetics and luxury skincare, operating within the LVMH group. The brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire with contemporary product innovation and maintains a strong presence in premium retail and selective distribution across global markets.
Guerlain in Paris seeks a Visual Merchandising Intern (Europe) — 6‑month internship starting July 2026, based in Paris (1st arrondissement).
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Europe Merchandising team in organising regional merchandising operations and coordinating with local market teams.
- Integrate international merchandising guidelines and disseminate requirements and updates to local merchandising contacts.
- Assist in the implementation of visual merchandising projects (podiums, windows, in‑store displays) and support store openings and trade plan execution.
- Contribute to forecast preparation, respond to market queries, and validate planogram proposals according to market specificities.
- Collect and ensure the accuracy of merchandising information (photos, sales figures) and participate in meetings, calls and follow‑ups in English.
- Track orders for furniture, products, POS materials and visuals, and support logistical and budgetary follow‑up.
- Assist with the rollout of the new Guerlain brand identity, with a specific focus on the makeup range.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bac+4/ Bac+5 (Master’s level) programme in business, marketing, retail, visual merchandising or equivalent university degree.
- Knowledge of the luxury beauty sector, preferably perfumes and cosmetics, and basic understanding of visual merchandising principles.
- Fluent English for daily email and telephone communication.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal skills, organisation, rigor, autonomy and responsiveness.
Skills
Experience
Open to candidates with limited professional experience; previous internships in luxury retail, visual merchandising or cosmetics companies are an advantage but not mandatory.
Education
Bac+4 / Bac+5 (Master’s level) in business school, marketing, retail management, visual merchandising or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Guerlain combines historic craftsmanship with modern creative direction, operating in a highly curated, detail‑oriented environment. The workplace emphasises collaboration across marketing, retail and product teams, with a strong focus on heritage, aesthetic excellence and premium client experience.
About Cerulean
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