Kenzo Material Quality Assistant

Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Jul 7, 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 seeks a Material Quality Assistant intern in Paris to support materials compliance and quality coordination on a full-time internship basis.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Participate in internal and external materials quality exchanges with suppliers, particularly within commercial procurement activities
  • Update information between the PLM system and tracking dashboards, establishing necessary performance indicators
  • Liaise with local teams to collect required data, develop continuous improvement initiatives, and manage associated quality testing activities (GB 18401, REACH compliance)
  • Monitor product data within the PLM to ensure production of composition specifications in coordination with Industrial and Scheduling teams
  • Manage quality requests from multiple zones and drive continuous improvement efforts
  • Centralize and structure quality alerts and non-conformance reports

Qualifications

  • Currently in final year of fashion or textile studies
  • Strong organizational and attention to detail
  • Proactive mindset with commitment to project completion
  • Proficiency with IT tools, particularly Microsoft Excel

Skills

Microsoft Excel PLM system management REACH compliance knowledge GB 18401 testing protocols Data analysis Product documentation

Experience

Beginner level; final-year student in fashion or textile disciplines with foundational understanding of quality management or regulatory compliance preferred

Education

Currently enrolled in final year of a degree program in fashion, textile engineering, or related discipline

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located 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.

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Kenzo

Kenzo Material Quality Assistant

Paris, France

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