Louis Vuitton Textile Design Project Assistant (Intern)

About Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton is a global maison within the LVMH group renowned for artisanal savoir‑faire, heritage-led innovation and multidisciplinary creativity across fashion, leather goods and lifestyle collections. As an employer it blends rigorous craftsmanship with contemporary design, supporting cross-functional collaboration between studios, ateliers and external partners.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conceive and execute textile motifs and repeat patterns, producing precise artwork and production-ready files for suppliers.
• Create 3D mock-ups and photorealistic renderings of textile applications across Home & Lifestyle products using 3D software and AI-assisted tools.
• Develop a photographic sensibility to present and valorize finished products through composed imagery and visual storytelling.
• Support textile project launches and follow the end-to-end development process in collaboration with external suppliers and internal teams.
• Manage administrative follow-up for development expenses and supplier orders.
• Organize, archive and maintain the studio’s material and digital resources with rigor.

Qualifications

• Proven aptitude in pattern creation, technical drawing and repeat motif construction.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign; familiarity with Procreate.
• Experience with 3D modelling and rendering tools—Rhino—and comfort using AI design workflows.
• Good knowledge or demonstrable interest in textile structures and finishes (woven, knit, jacquard, tufting, prints, broderie, outdoor fabrics, etc.).
• Strong organisational skills, meticulous approach to archiving, and effective communication with suppliers.
• Proficiency in French and English; Italian language skills are an advantage.

Skills

Experience

Suitable for students or recent graduates; no prior professional experience required. Intended for early-career candidates seeking an internship within a textile creation team.

Education

Student or recent graduate from a recognised textile or surface design programme (e.g., ENSAA Duperré, ENSAD, Central Saint Martins, IFM, ECAL) or equivalent training.

Workplace

Culture

The Maison fosters a culture of excellence where artisanal tradition meets contemporary innovation, encouraging curiosity and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Teams are mission-driven and highly attentive to craftsmanship, visual quality and supplier relationships, with opportunities to work at the intersection of design, technology and production.

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