- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 19, 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 is seeking a Men's Footwear Product Development Assistant for a full-time internship in Paris, starting January 2027. The intern will support collection development, showroom preparation, category shoots and prototype management, while coordinating with industrial, design, press and marketing teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support and track collections in coordination with the Product Manager.
- Help prepare collection presentation meetings.
- Map the different collections.
- Conduct ad hoc studies and update competitor research, including competitive monitoring and product pricing and positioning.
- Create showroom sales-support materials for regional teams, including showroom books, materials books and model portfolios.
- Help set up the showroom.
- Prepare briefs for various photo shoots, including campaigns, Métiers, category and product-focus shoots.
- Lead packshot, e-commerce and product-video shoots for the category.
- Coordinate post-production, including photo retouching.
- Compile orders for press sets.
- Manage the prototype stock on a daily basis.
- Manage prototype loans for press, campaigns, the studio and other needs.
- Coordinate closely with industrial, design, press and other marketing teams.
Qualifications
- Currently studying at a business school, fashion school or university Master's programme.
- Seeking a gap-year or final-year internship.
- Strong sensitivity to fashion and luxury, with a genuine interest in discovering the footwear category.
- Strong fashion knowledge.
- Rigorous, with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
- Creative, versatile and comfortable coordinating multiple assignments and supporting teams through the development process.
- Fluent English.
- Proficient in Pack Office and Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level
Education
Currently studying at a business school, fashion school or university Master's programme.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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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