- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 30, 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 recruiting a New Product Development Project Assistant for a six-month, full-time internship beginning in January, February or March in Paris. Within the New Product Development team, the intern will support leather goods and small leather goods projects across creation, development and industrialisation, coordinating project teams and contributing to the launch of new products.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate project team actions to support new product development through to availability.
- Ensure product style, quality, margin, timing and volume objectives are met for commercialization.
- Track project progress and flag deviations.
- Define project objectives and contribute to their validation.
- Build and regularly monitor project schedules.
- Ensure validation milestones are met.
- Identify, anticipate and monitor project risks relating to quality, costs, timing, reliability or ergonomics.
- Propose solutions to issues encountered.
- Facilitate decision-making with project teams and internal stakeholders, including marketing, style and manufacturing.
- Manage unforeseen issues, monitor action plans and contribute to continuous process improvement.
Qualifications
- Currently studying at a business or engineering school, university or equivalent programme, at Bac+4 to Bac+5 level.
- Good level of English required; Italian is an advantage.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Knowledge of a PLM tool is an advantage.
- Product sensitivity, ideally in leather goods.
- Organisation, rigour, analytical ability and prioritisation skills.
- Curiosity, agility, interpersonal ease and a collaborative approach.
Skills
Education
Currently studying at a business or engineering school, university or equivalent programme, at Bac+4 to Bac+5 level.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Benefits
Louis Vuitton offers ongoing learning and professional development opportunities, varied and stimulating assignments that build autonomy, personalised support and guidance, and the opportunity to develop skills with experienced teams. The Maison's environmental commitments include climate action and conservation of natural resources; interns contribute to its commitments to diversity, environmental protection and positive impact on business and society.
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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