Louis Vuitton Assistant Designer — Women's Leather Goods (Internship)

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Mar 15, 2026

About Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton is an iconic French maison renowned for its leather goods, accessories and ready-to-wear, operating globally within the LVMH luxury group. The house is recognised for a rigorous approach to craftsmanship, creativity and artisanal savoir‑faire, and maintains multidisciplinary, international teams across design and product development.

Louis Vuitton — Paris — Assistant Designer, Women's Leather Goods (Internship). Contribute to handbag design, illustrations and prototyping within the Main Collection.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the designer in researching trends, materials and inspirations for women's leather goods collections.
  • Contribute to the conception and illustration of pieces, producing technical and expressive sketches.
  • Participate in product development cycles, liaising with patternmakers and prototyping teams.
  • Provide technical assistance for the realisation of drawings and prototypes, ensuring fidelity to design intent.
  • Prepare presentation and technical documents for development meetings and internal reviews.
  • Assist, when required, with preparations for women's shows and related presentation activities.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a fashion design, product design or equivalent program with a focus or strong interest in leather goods.
  • Demonstrated mastery of technical drawing and fashion illustration.
  • Solid knowledge of leather goods construction and accessory vocabulary; modélisme/patternmaking is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator; knowledge of Rhinoceros (Rhino) is advantageous.
  • Fluent in French; good command of English and/or Italian to work within a multicultural team.
  • Strong aesthetic sensibility, creativity, proactivity, team orientation, rigour and organisational skills.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Rhinoceros Technical drawing Illustration Patternmaking

Experience

Entry-level internship suitable for students or recent graduates. Prior internships or academic projects in leather goods, accessories or handbag design are advantageous but not mandatory.

Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fashion Design, Product Design, Accessory Design, or a closely related discipline.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

The maison fosters an environment of high creative standards, meticulous craftsmanship and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Teams are international and inclusive, with an emphasis on professional development and respect for diversity, including active commitments to accessibility and the employment of people with disabilities.

About Cerulean

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