Louis Vuitton Fabric Development Assistant (Women's Ready-to-Wear) — Apprenticeship
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a leading maison within the LVMH group, renowned for excellence in fashion, leather goods and couture. The brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire with global creative leadership and operates multidisciplinary studios that collaborate closely across design, production and commercial teams.
Louis Vuitton — Fabric Development Assistant (Women's Ready-to-Wear, apprenticeship) in Paris. 1‑year work‑study starting Aug/Sep 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Women's Ready‑to‑Wear Fabric Development team across runway shows, commercial collections, red‑carpet pieces and bespoke orders.
- Research and prepare colour ranges and palette proposals for seasonal developments.
- Prepare moodboards and visual documentation to support creative decision‑making.
- Produce summary specification sheets for base fabrics and colourways.
- Archive and sort materials after each show; maintain organised sample libraries.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding samples, lead times and development requests.
- Coordinate inbound/outbound shipments and receptions of ongoing fabric developments, tracking samples through the studio pipeline.
- Work transversally with studio stakeholders (embroidery, knit, atelier), marketing, buying and production to ensure alignment on materials development.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a degree or diploma in Applied Arts, Fashion, Textiles or an equivalent programme (work‑study/apprenticeship eligible).
- Strong interest and sensitivity for textiles and materials.
- Demonstrable organisational skills and effective time management.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Creative sensitivity and an eye for colour and texture.
- Good written and spoken French and/or English; knowledge of Italian is a plus.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level — intended for a student in a work‑study/apprenticeship programme. Prior internships or short‑term experience in textile studios, fashion houses or material sourcing roles are advantageous but not required.
Education
Enrolled in a recognised programme in Applied Arts, Fashion, Textiles or equivalent (Bachelor or vocational diploma level appropriate for an apprenticeship).
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The maison cultivates a collaborative studio culture where craftsmanship and creativity intersect. Teams operate with high standards of excellence, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and a commitment to inclusion; Louis Vuitton emphasises equal opportunities and supports employment of people with disabilities.
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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 «Textile Development Assistant (Apprenticeship)», «Materials Assistant — Women's Ready-to-Wear», «Junior Fabric Developer — RTW», «Apprentice Textile Coordinator», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.