Louis Vuitton Technical Assistant — Men's Ready-to-Wear
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a preeminent French maison within the LVMH group, renowned for its luxury leather goods, ready-to-wear and artisanal savoir‑faire. The house combines heritage craftsmanship with global creative teams and offers technical and atelier roles that sit at the intersection of tradition and industrial product development.
Louis Vuitton — Technical Assistant, Men's Ready-to-Wear (apprenticeship) in Paris. Support pattern digitisation, Modaris workflows and technical dossiers.
Role & Responsibilities
- Operate and manage patternmaking workflows in Modaris (Lectra), including interface and tool utilisation.
- Digitise patterns: scan, extract, rename pattern pieces and manage dependencies to optimise the digital library.
- Verify pattern assemblies and perform dynamic measurements directly on screen.
- Convert pattern files among MDL, DXF and PDF formats according to production needs.
- Measure finished garments prior to fittings (P1, P2, PF) and circulate measurement tables to product managers.
- Digitalise samples and workshop-made prototypes originating from the atelier.
- Prepare technical dossiers and specifications using Adobe Illustrator as required.
- Produce requested pattern outputs and assemble muslins or study pieces (button placement, patches, prototype mounting).
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a recognised fashion, modélisme (patternmaking) or product development programme.
- Working knowledge of men's ready-to-wear appreciated.
- Proven proficiency with Lectra Modaris and Adobe Illustrator.
- Solid basic sewing and prototype assembly skills (toiles, fittings).
- Strong attention to detail, organisational rigour and responsiveness.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within modelling and atelier teams and adapt to workshop environments.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level / beginner — suitable for a student or candidate with limited professional experience; prior internships or academic project work in patternmaking or technical design are a plus.
Education
Enrolment in a fashion design, patternmaking/modélisme or product development programme (BTS, Bachelor or equivalent).
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The Maison fosters a culture of artisanal excellence, meticulous craftsmanship and cross-disciplinary collaboration between ateliers and technical teams. Louis Vuitton values inclusion and diversity and supports professional development through apprenticeships and mentoring within a fast-growing international organisation.
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