- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
About Longchamp
Longchamp is a family-owned French leather goods house. Jean Cassegrain founded it in Paris in 1948, making leather-covered pipes before the house turned to luggage and handbags. Its collections also include shoes and ready-to-wear.
Longchamp is recruiting a Leather Goods Design Assistant Intern for a six-month, full-time internship starting in January 2027, supporting the Designer of Leather Goods throughout collection development. The role combines visual research and creative development with technical and logistical studio support.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct iconographic research based on briefs.
- Update and maintain inspiration boards.
- Develop graphic and creative proposals for seasonal activations.
- Create Photoshop mock-ups for the collection plan.
- Format the collection’s technical drawings.
- Prepare and organize styling tools.
- Produce technical drawings of selected metal components and bag parts.
- Contribute to technical product sheets.
- Visit the prototyping workshop with the studio team.
- Attend ready-to-wear fittings approximately once a month.
- Assist with collection tracking.
Qualifications
- At least a three-year degree-level education at an art or fashion design school; initial experience in the field is preferred.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Comfortable producing hand drawings and drawings on an iPad.
- 3D creation skills and proficiency in Procreate for iPad are a plus.
- Organized, able to manage priorities responsively and take initiative.
- Interest in fashion and leather goods.
- Curious and keen to contribute to collaborative projects.
- Creative in daily work and willing to take initiative.
- Submit a CV, portfolio and cover letter with the application.
Skills
Experience
Initial experience in the field is preferred; the ATS indicates less than one year.
Education
At least three years of education at an art or fashion design school.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Explore jobs in Île-de-France or in France.
Culture
Leatherworkers learn their trade in the house’s workshops. At Segré, craftspeople also repair bags, while in boutiques and department-store concessions sales advisers help clients choose among materials, sizes and finishes.
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