- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- $20–25/hour
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 16, 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 seeks a full-time Merchandising Intern for its Women’s Ready to Wear team in New York City for a six-month internship beginning in December 2026. The intern will support merchandising strategy, sales analysis, collection launches, seasonal buying preparation, and cross-functional collaboration. Compensation is $20/hour for undergraduate interns and $25/hour for graduate interns.
Role & Responsibilities
- Maintain merchandising reports and presentations to analyze sales trends and inform business strategies.
- Conduct competitive analysis of the regional women’s ready-to-wear market.
- Support collection launches by creating product knowledge tools, collecting feedback, and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Participate in team meetings, product training sessions, and store visits.
- Manage routine deliverables and ad hoc requests.
- Manage and track the sample closet.
- Support the team with seasonal buying preparation and showroom needs.
- Monitor and engage with the LVA WRTW community chatline to support retail.
- Collaborate with Visual Merchandising, Retail Learning, Supply Chain, and Client Relations teams.
- Develop an understanding of buying and merchandising in the luxury fashion industry.
- Enhance knowledge of merchandising analytics and retail math.
- Gain experience in cross-functional partnerships and communication.
- Understand the competitive landscape for women’s ready-to-wear.
- Improve time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Qualifications
- Relevant coursework or internship experience in merchandising.
- Passion for and familiarity with the luxury fashion industry.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, reliable, and dedicated, with strong time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field.
- Able and willing to work at the assigned location or relocate to New York City.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Skills
Experience
Relevant coursework or internship experience in merchandising; minimum 3 years’ experience.
Education
Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in a related field.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 20 to USD 25 per hour.
Benefits
The company describes a generous benefits package, industry-leading training, and local and global career development opportunities.
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
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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