Louis Vuitton Assistant Product Manager, Leather Goods
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 18, 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 1st: 6-month internship as Assistant Product Manager in Leather Goods Development, January–July 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Participate in collection development in collaboration with the Product Manager, including tracking and updating collection plans, creating price and functionality mappings, and managing duplications with design and manufacturing departments
- Support collection launch execution and ensure manufacturing validations
- Develop sales support materials including product specification sheets, visual assets, and newsletters for the retail network
- Prepare for and participate in buyer purchasing sessions
- Conduct weekly competitive intelligence reviews through industry newsletters and updates to pricing and product offering maps
- Execute ad hoc competitive and trend analyses as required
- Coordinate product tracking and loan management with Press and Marketing teams, including managing sample sets, coordinating deliveries, and scheduling product loans for press days and photography shoots
Qualifications
- Current student in business school, fashion school, or equivalent university program
- Strong sensitivity to fashion and luxury industry
- Demonstrated rigor and excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Fluent English proficiency
- Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
Skills
Experience
Entry-level; current student with foundational understanding of fashion and luxury retail environments preferred
Education
Currently enrolled in business school, fashion school, or equivalent higher education program
Workplace
This position is based 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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