Louis Vuitton Assistant Collection Merchandiser, Men's Footwear

About Louis Vuitton

Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.

Louis Vuitton seeks an enthusiastic intern to join its Product Development team in Paris for a six-month internship beginning January 2027, supporting the men's footwear category. This role offers exposure to all phases of luxury product development, from collection planning and competitive analysis through showroom coordination, campaign production, and prototype management. The successful candidate will serve as a multidisciplinary coordinator across design, commercial, and marketing teams.

Role & Responsibilities

• Participate in and monitor collection development initiatives in coordination with senior product management
• Develop collection mappings and competitive analysis studies (competitive intelligence, product positioning, pricing benchmarking)
• Create sales support materials for showroom teams, including mood boards and sample documentation
• Coordinate showroom setup and merchandising displays across sales territories
• Brief creative teams for product photography shoots (campaigns, product focus, lifestyle content) and lead packshot and e-commerce production
• Manage post-production photo retouching coordination and oversight
• Compile and coordinate press kit assemblies and media sample requests
• Oversee daily prototype stock inventory and manage loans to press, campaign, and studio teams
• Liaise with product development, design, industrial production, and marketing departments to support cross-functional workflows

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a business school, fashion school, or master's-level programme
• Strong sensitivity to fashion and luxury aesthetics with demonstrated knowledge of footwear and men's collections
• Rigorous attention to detail with excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills
• Creative mindset with capability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary coordinator capacity
• Fluent English and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel including VLOOKUP and pivot tables)

Skills

Experience

Entry-level internship candidates with no prior professional experience; those with previous product development, merchandising, or luxury retail exposure are advantaged

Education

Enrolled in a business school, fashion school, or equivalent master's-level programme; candidates pursuing a gap-year or end-of-studies internship

Workplace

Culture

Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.

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