John Lobb Product & Collection Development Assistant (Apprenticeship)
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 9, 2026
About John Lobb
John Lobb is a heritage luxury maison renowned for bespoke and ready-to-wear men's footwear and leather goods. Operating within the Hermès group, the brand combines traditional British shoemaking craftsmanship with international retail and bespoke services, maintaining an artisanal focus while serving a global clientele.
John Lobb — Product & Collection Development Assistant (Apprenticeship) in Paris (75008). 12‑month alternance starting Sept 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support collection structuring through competitive and trend analyses to inform assortment decisions across shoes, leather goods, belts, By Request and bespoke ranges.
- Create and maintain regular performance reporting (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) to track sell-through, margin and assortment effectiveness.
- Coordinate daily with the Northampton-based product development team to manage product information, pricing analyses and accessory development.
- Assist in collection deployment for retail, wholesale and e‑commerce: prepare showroom tools (collection plans, product catalogues, market order forms) and consolidate online product data.
- Support visual merchandising and shoot logistics, prepare product training materials, and coordinate samples and prototypes for internal and wholesale partners.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bac+4/ Bac+5 program (business school or fashion/specialised design school) — candidature for a 12-month apprenticeship.
- At least one prior long-duration internship; beginners accepted but demonstrable workplace experience preferred.
- Strong numerical and analytical ability; proven rigor in reporting and data handling.
- Fluent English (spoken and written) — daily interaction with UK-based teams; professional command of French is advantageous.
- Reliable, proactive and capable of proposing pragmatic solutions; strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is a plus; knowledge of M3 is advantageous.
Skills
Experience
Open to early-career candidates; at least one long-duration internship in product, merchandising, or development functions is preferred. Demonstrable adaptability and prior exposure to numerical reporting required.
Education
Bac+4 / Bac+5 (business school or fashion school) — degree in merchandising, product development, business or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The maison values meticulous craftsmanship, refined product knowledge and discretion typical of heritage luxury houses. Teams operate with close cross-border collaboration (Paris and Northampton) and prioritise quality, continual learning and respect for artisanal techniques.
About Cerulean
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