Louis Vuitton Special Orders Coordinator (Intern)
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a leading maison within the LVMH group, renowned for its artisanal excellence in luxury leather goods, ready-to-wear and accessories. The brand combines a strong heritage of craftsmanship with product innovation, operating international ateliers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-end collections and bespoke creations.
Louis Vuitton — Special Orders Coordinator Intern in Paris 1er. Six‑month internship supporting exotic‑leather prototype development, costing and technical testing.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare and accurately cost quotations for special-order requests, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of materials and labour.
- Coordinate end-to-end prototype development: monitor design-to-validation phases, create master patterns and detailed bills of materials.
- Verify availability and conformity of all raw materials required for mock-ups, including exotic leathers and specialized textiles.
- Propose and evaluate design or material alternatives in collaboration with creation, marketing and production stakeholders.
- Organize and supervise technical feasibility tests (material complexing, sub-assembly trials) and follow laboratory test programmes.
- Conduct upstream risk analyses and recommend corrective actions to mitigate production or quality issues.
- Manage logistics and deliveries of materials to pattern makers and ateliers in France and Italy to ensure lead-time compliance.
- Perform administrative and budgetary follow-up: invoice tracking, document compliance, capacity planning and cost control for collections.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a business school, engineering school, or an academic programme linked to fashion, luxury or project management.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Power BI is a plus.
- Strong organisational discipline, rigorous attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to collaborate with creative teams, suppliers and production partners.
- Proactive mindset, intellectual curiosity and adaptability in fast-paced, exacting environments.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level — open to students and early-career candidates. The role is structured as a learning internship; prior professional experience in luxury product development is advantageous but not required.
Education
Enrolled in a business school, engineering school, or a programme related to fashion, luxury, industrial/project management.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Louis Vuitton cultivates a culture that blends historic savoir-faire with modern creativity, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration between ateliers, design and industrial teams. The maison emphasises professional development, mentorship and sustainability commitments, offering immersive learning environments for early‑career talent.
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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