Louis Vuitton Menswear Studio Assistant (Apprenticeship)
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 4, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is an iconic French luxury fashion house and a flagship maison within the LVMH group, renowned for exceptional leather goods, ready-to-wear and artisanal craftsmanship. The brand combines heritage savoir-faire with global creative ambition across studios, ateliers and boutiques.
Louis Vuitton — Paris: Menswear Studio Assistant (alternance) starting Sept 2026. Apprenticeship in men's fabrics, sourcing and material development (4/1 rhythm).
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the menswear fabrics team in creating and maintaining fabric specification sheets: technical evaluation, composition, cost and lead-time documentation.
- Assist sourcing activities for fabrics and trims, including supplier identification and relationship maintenance.
- Process, manage and follow up fabric purchase orders with suppliers across development phases (P1 / P2 / PF).
- Coordinate fabric arrivals: control swatches and sample pieces, supervise cutting/sample preparation and quality checks.
- Liaise continuously with the studio, development teams and workshop to manage material needs and deadlines.
- Contribute to the industrialization of fabrics and support technical follow-through to production readiness.
- Archive and catalog materials for each collection to maintain the studio material library.
- Manage multiple deadlines, prioritise tasks effectively and escalate supply risks when necessary.
- Contribute to graphics work for collections when relevant to skills and training.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a recognised programme in fashion design, textile engineering, luxury management or a related discipline (Bachelor or Master level).
- Strong organisational rigor, attention to detail and intellectual curiosity.
- Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise competing tasks in a fast-paced studio environment.
- Professional command of English, both written and spoken.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level: suitable for students or recent graduates. No extensive prior professional experience required; previous internships in fabrics, sourcing, studio or product development are advantageous.
Education
Enrolment in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in fashion, textiles, luxury management or a closely related field (required for alternance/apprenticeship).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The maison fosters a culture of excellence, creativity and meticulous craftsmanship, blending traditional atelier techniques with contemporary design. Teams operate in a collaborative, international environment where curiosity, discretion and continuous learning are valued.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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