Louis Vuitton Assistant Materials Developer, Exotic Leathers
- Location
- VendômeCentre-Val de LoireFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 4, 2026
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 Apprenticeship: Materials Development Assistant in Vendôme, France. Support exotic leather innovation in a dynamic industrial environment with mentorship and professional growth.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor placement sheet provision to suppliers and coordinate distribution of graphic transformation files (screen printing, embroidery, etc.)
- Manage materials development on designated projects during the second phase of the apprenticeship
- Pilot the master skin process
- Deploy processes and tools to ensure availability of master skins for core permanent materials and upcoming innovations
- Conduct studies on dye management and light resistance with supplier partners in collaboration with Quality and Development teams to meet Louis Vuitton specifications
- Design and execute experiments measuring humidity impact on leather flexion performance in coordination with Quality and Development teams, formulating recommendations for workshop practices
Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bac +5 degree (Master's level) in engineering or equivalent
- Strong command of English; Italian language knowledge preferred
- Proficiency with office software (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated interest in leather goods craftsmanship and artisanal techniques
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Skills
Experience
Entry-level. Apprentices are expected to be students preparing for degree completion, with little to no professional experience in materials development or manufacturing.
Education
Bac +5 engineering degree or equivalent Master's-level qualification in a related field (materials science, industrial engineering, or leather technology preferred).
Workplace
This position is based in Vendôme, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
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.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Louis Vuitton, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Materials Development Assistant», «Exotic Leather Development Coordinator», «Artisanal Materials Associate», «Exotic Skins Development Specialist», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.