Louis Vuitton Assistant Product Manager – Footwear
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 27, 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 Paris: Internship – Assistant Product Manager Footwear (Jan 2027). Support luxury footwear development and merchandising.
Role & Responsibilities
- Participate in and track collections in partnership with the Product Manager
- Develop collection presentation frameworks and assist in establishing presentation instances
- Map product collections and conduct ad hoc competitive studies including pricing analysis and market positioning
- Create showroom sales enablement tools including collection books, materials guides, and sample portfolios
- Draft creative briefs for photography shoots across campaigns, craft techniques, product categories, and focused product features
- Lead packshot, e-commerce, and product video photography for assigned category
- Manage post-production photography retouching and coordinate press kit compilations
- Oversee daily prototype inventory management and coordinate loans for press, campaigns, and studio use
- Serve as coordinator between industrial, design, press, and marketing teams throughout product development cycles
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a business school, fashion school, or masters programme
- Seeking a gap-year or final-year internship placement
- Strong luxury and fashion sensibility with genuine interest in footwear category
- Authentic fashion culture and commercial acumen
- Rigorous, organized approach with strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
- Creative mindset with comfort in multi-tasking and coordinator-level responsibilities
- Fluent English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
Skills
Experience
Entry-level; no prior professional experience required, though fashion or luxury industry exposure is valued.
Education
Currently pursuing or holding a degree from a business school, fashion school, or university masters programme.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, 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
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