Louis Vuitton Collection Merchandising Assistant, 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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Participate in and monitor the development of footwear collections in coordination with the Product Manager
• Assist in setting up collection presentation meetings and forums
• Create collection mappings across diverse product categories
• Conduct ad-hoc market studies and competitive analyses, including competitive monitoring, product positioning, and pricing benchmarking
• Develop showroom sales support materials, including showroom books, material references, and product lookbooks
• Support showroom setup and merchandising execution
• Prepare creative briefs for product photography shoots including campaigns, trade, category, and focused product features
• Lead production coordination for packshot, e-commerce, and product video photography for assigned footwear categories
• Monitor post-production activities including photographic retouching and asset optimization
• Compile and organize press kit sets for media distribution
• Manage daily prototype inventory and stock rotation
• Coordinate prototype lending for press features, campaigns, and studio requirements
• Serve as key liaison between design, production, marketing, and press teams throughout the product development cycle

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a business school, fashion school, or university master's program
• Strong sensitivity and demonstrated passion for fashion and luxury
• Genuine interest in footwear design and product development
• Solid understanding of fashion industry trends and terminology
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing priorities
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal abilities
• Creative mindset with comfort in multifunctional coordinator roles
• Fluent English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables

Skills

Education

Student in a business school, fashion school, or university master's program seeking an internship or final-year placement

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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