Kenzo Collection Development Assistant
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 1, 2026
About Kenzo
Founded in Paris in 1970 by Kenzo Takada, Kenzo is a singular luxury house where Japanese sensibility meets the energy of the French capital. Now part of LVMH, the Maison is renowned for its bold prints, cultural dialogue, and joyful approach to fashion, accessories, and fragrance. As an employer, Kenzo offers a creative, international environment that values curiosity, craftsmanship, and contemporary vision. Its teams contribute to a brand legacy defined by openness, color, and movement, while benefiting from the standards, resources, and global perspective of one of the world’s leading luxury groups.
Kenzo Collection Development Assistant internship in Paris. 6-month men's ready-to-wear production support role beginning September 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor and update collection development files in coordination with studio teams, internal workshops, external ateliers, and manufacturing partners
- Enter product nomenclatures into the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system
- Initiate and receive prototypes from external ateliers, coordinating logistics and timing
- Track shipments and receipts of prototypes and collection pieces in adherence to established schedules
- Verify model conformity upon receipt and ensure delivery schedules align with fitting calendars and collection back-scheduling
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in final year of textile engineering program (ENSAIT-type) or technical fashion school (ESIV-type)
- Genuine passion for fashion with strong product sensibility
- Proactive mindset with collaborative teamwork capabilities and strong organizational acumen
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Fluent French and English language skills
Skills
Experience
Entry-level or newly graduated; first meaningful experience within a luxury fashion house preferred
Education
Textile engineering degree (ENSAIT-type) or technical fashion school diploma (ESIV-type), final year enrollment
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Kenzo fosters a vibrant, multicultural workplace where Parisian sophistication meets bold, playful creative energy inspired by global perspectives. As an employer, it encourages individuality, collaboration, and artistic curiosity, offering teams an environment that values innovation, craftsmanship, and the freedom to challenge conventions.
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
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Kenzo, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Product Development Coordinator», «Ready-to-Wear Development Intern», «Collection Production Assistant», «Garment Development Specialist», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.