Kenzo Materials Development Assistant Intern
- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 5, 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 is seeking a Materials Development Assistant Intern for a full-time internship beginning in March 2027. The role supports the materials development team, working with the studio, development, production and quality teams and external suppliers on material records, orders, PLM data, technical files, the fabric library and textile accessories.
Role & Responsibilities
- Update material sheets for the studio, development and merchandising teams.
- Purchase and track sample orders.
- Enter orders into the accounting software.
- Collect prices and technical sheets.
- Follow up with suppliers regarding technical sheets, order confirmations and related matters.
- Enter material details in PLM, including codes, technical information and prices.
- Extract and process PLM data.
- Send technical files and check that the information is consistent.
- Scan materials and ensure they are correctly integrated into PLM.
- Update the fabric library.
- Visit suppliers at trade fairs.
- Contribute to the development of textile accessories.
- Work primarily with the studio, development, production and quality teams, as well as external suppliers.
Qualifications
- Currently studying at a business, fashion or textile engineering school.
- Currently pursuing a Bac +4/5 qualification.
- Knowledge of Pack Office.
- Dynamic, rigorous, with strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail and organization.
- English proficiency is an advantage.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level
Education
Currently studying at a business, fashion or textile engineering school; Bac +4/5 level.
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
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