- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
About LVMH
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world leader in luxury, unites more than 75 distinguished Maisons across fashion and leather goods, wines and spirits, perfumes and cosmetics, watches and jewelry, and selective retailing. As an employer, the Group offers a uniquely international environment where heritage, creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit meet. It cultivates exceptional talent through mobility, mentoring, and rigorous learning, while empowering teams to shape the future of desirable, sustainable luxury. LVMH seeks individuals who combine excellence with curiosity, aesthetic sensibility with business acumen, and respect for tradition with the courage to innovate.
LVMH Gaïa, LVMH’s scientific research organization focused on environmental challenges and technological innovation in luxury, is seeking an intern for its Innovative Materials team. The intern will review bio-based formulations and contribute to laboratory trials of high-performance materials with an academic partner in the Paris region. The internship starts in March 2027, lasts at least five months, and is full-time.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct a literature review on the composition and properties of formulations, as well as methods for processing and applying materials.
- Design and prepare innovative laboratory formulations using selected bio-based polymers.
- Process the formulations prepared in the laboratory.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive characterization protocol to evaluate the mechanical, thermal, and sensory properties of the formulations.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bac +4 or Bac +5 qualification in polymer materials physical chemistry.
- Knowledge of formulation, polymer characterization, and processing methods.
- Interest in innovative research projects.
- Organized, rigorous, autonomous, versatile, and able to make recommendations.
- Enjoys taking on challenges and working as part of a team.
- Passionate about the luxury sector.
- Fluent English is essential.
Skills
Education
Bac +4 or Bac +5 training in polymer materials physical chemistry.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
LVMH fosters a culture where creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit come together across an exceptional portfolio of luxury Maisons. As an employer, it offers a dynamic, international environment that values excellence, innovation, and the transmission of savoir-faire while encouraging each talent to contribute to the long-term desirability of its brands.
About Cerulean
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