Louis Vuitton Product Development Project Assistant (Intern)
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is an iconic maison within the LVMH group, recognised globally for excellence in luxury leather goods, fashion and accessories. The brand combines artisanal craftsmanship, creative innovation and rigorous quality standards, offering international career paths across design, production and commercial disciplines.
Louis Vuitton — Paris: Product Development Project Assistant (Intern). 6‑month, full‑time internship in women's leather goods project coordination (Sept 2026).
Role & Responsibilities
- Support coordination of product development projects for women's leather goods destined for press and merchandising, ensuring alignment with quality, cost and timing objectives.
- Prepare and manage press/merchandise launch documentation (product launch sheets) and create bill of materials (nomenclatures).
- Analyze material requirements and raise orders for leathers, canvas/textiles and metal components; monitor material procurement and inventory status.
- Liaise with ateliers and external suppliers to follow production progress for VIP/VIC orders and special items.
- Manage follow-up of material and product invoicing and related administrative tracking.
- Coordinate production of envelopes for show invitations: collect briefs from the studio, order materials and monitor manufacturing progress.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a business school, engineering school, university programme or equivalent (Bac+4 / Bac+5).
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with PLM systems is a strong plus.
- Demonstrated product sensitivity, ideally with experience or strong interest in leather goods.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability and ability to manage time and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, rigorous, autonomous and willing to take initiative.
Skills
Experience
Early-career candidate; suitable for students seeking a first substantive internship in product development, production coordination, or leather goods. Prior internships or project experience in fashion or accessories are advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Enrolled in a higher-education programme at Bac+4 / Bac+5 level (business school, engineering school, university or equivalent).
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Benefits
Personalised mentorship and structured professional development; immersion in a dynamic, high‑profile creative environment; engagement in the Maison's environmental commitments.
Culture
Louis Vuitton fosters a culture of craftsmanship, creativity and exacting standards, balancing historic savoir-faire with contemporary innovation. Teams operate collaboratively across studios, ateliers and production to deliver exceptional products, with an increasing emphasis on sustainability and responsible sourcing.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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