Louis Vuitton Product Manager Assistant - Watchmaking
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 4, 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 Product Manager Assistant internship, Paris. Support watchmaking and fine watchmaking product teams for 6 months starting January 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support product managers in competitive analysis and market trend monitoring for watchmaking categories, including competitor mapping and targeted market studies
- Assist in the elaboration of product briefs, mood boards, and technical specifications for new watch collections and limited editions
- Draft product specifications, sales tools (datasheets, product news), and ensure accurate product referencing across internal systems
- Coordinate packshot photography sessions, manage prototype inventory and loans, and oversee digital catalog management
- Support showroom coordination, including product presentation preparation, visual merchandising, inventory management, and loan documentation
- Monitor market trends across independent watchmakers, métiers d'art, and luxury accessories segments for inspiration and strategic insight
- Prepare product launch materials including shooting briefs, customer-facing collateral (brochures, digital presentations), and sales arguments
- Update and maintain product management dashboards and collection planning tools
- Support the marketing director and product heads in developing new Art Objects and limited-edition timepiece lines
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a gap year program or final year of a Master's degree in business administration or equivalent university programme
- Fluent English proficiency
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated rigour, strong interpersonal skills, and proactive work style
- Excellent organisational abilities with demonstrated capacity for analysis and synthesis
- Strong sensitivity to luxury sector dynamics and client-centric orientation
- Genuine interest in watchmaking, horology, and artisanal craftsmanship (advantageous)
Skills
Experience
Entry-level; students in gap-year or final-year Master's programmes are encouraged to apply.
Education
Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's degree in business administration, commerce, or equivalent university programme.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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