Kenzo Quality & CSR Apprentice

Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Sep 14, 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 Quality & CSR Apprentice, Paris. Develop sustainability projects and eco-design initiatives within a leading luxury fashion house's CSR team.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Monitor eco-design of collections and ensure compliance with sustainability standards
  • Collect, track, and consolidate traceability data across the supply chain
  • Identify articles meeting GOTS and RWS standards and process their declarations on dedicated platforms
  • Develop and deliver internal training materials on sustainability standards and communicate findings to business teams
  • Pilot and coordinate annual CSR reporting and performance metrics
  • Serve as the reference point for sustainability matters across functional departments and manufacturing partners

Qualifications

  • BAC+4 or BAC+5 level of education in textile engineering or CSR/Sustainable Development
  • Currently enrolled as an apprentice and passionate about fashion and creative industries
  • Strong proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Excel
  • Fluent English, both written and oral
  • Self-directed, organized, and detail-oriented with strong project management capabilities
  • Proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to delivering results

Skills

Excel Data collection and analysis GOTS certification knowledge RWS (Responsible Wool Standard) certification knowledge Supply chain traceability Eco-design principles Internal communications and training delivery

Experience

Beginner level; candidates should be current students in an apprenticeship program with foundational knowledge of textiles or sustainability practices.

Education

Bachelor's level or equivalent (BAC+4 or BAC+5) in textile engineering, environmental science, or Corporate Social Responsibility/Sustainable Development; currently enrolled in an apprenticeship program.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Kenzo

Kenzo Quality & CSR Apprentice

Paris, France

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