Louis Vuitton Prototype Project Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 5, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is an iconic luxury fashion and leather‑goods house within the LVMH group, recognised for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation and global maisons. The company operates integrated ateliers and maisons worldwide, offering career paths across creative, manufacturing and commercial functions.
Louis Vuitton — Prototype Project Intern in Saint‑Pourçain‑sur‑Sioule, France. 6‑month internship supporting leathergoods prototype launches and industrialisation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the modelmaking (maquettage) team in launching prototypes and audit compliance with internal product and quality standards.
- Act as logistical back‑up for materials tracking and shipment of finished samples.
- Coordinate prototype dispatches to ensure all deliverables accompany samples and that appropriate alerts are raised (quality, feasibility, time‑to‑market, margin, material loss).
- Monitor and help implement site routines such as the collection planning process in collaboration with modelmaking leads.
- Work closely with Industrialisation Project Managers to ensure presence of required deliverables for industrialisation across multidisciplinary teams (costing, materials, modelmaking, quality).
- Identify early project risks, quantify deviations from targets, propose corrective actions and drive improvement initiatives.
- Formalise, document and update process flows to support integration of new procedures and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in or holding a Master’s degree (Bac+5) from a business school, engineering school or university in a related discipline.
- Strong interest in product and leather‑goods development.
- Demonstrated adaptability, initiative and active listening in cross‑functional interactions.
- Availability to undertake a full‑time, 6‑month internship based in Saint‑Pourçain‑sur‑Sioule (start August 2026).
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level; suited to final‑year Master’s students or recent graduates. Previous internships or academic projects in product development, sample making or industrialisation are advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Master’s level education (Bac+5) in Business, Engineering or a related field (final‑year students or recent graduates eligible).
Workplace
The role is situated in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France — conveniently close to Clermont-Ferrand.
Benefits
Local onboarding support including assistance with housing and territory presentation; structured learning and personalised professional development throughout the internship.
Culture
The house combines exacting standards of craft with a creative, entrepreneurial spirit. Teams operate in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where technical mastery, product passion and continuous improvement are valued. Louis Vuitton also emphasises inclusivity and environmental responsibility within its workplace culture.
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