LVMH Materials & Processes Intern — Fashion & Leather Goods
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
About LVMH
LVMH Gaïa is the Group’s transdisciplinary research organisation dedicated to environmental and technological innovation for luxury. Created within the LVMH ecosystem, it builds collaborative research programmes with public and private partners to develop disruptive material and process solutions that serve the Group’s maisons across fashion, leather goods, perfumes & cosmetics, and watches & jewellery.
LVMH Gaïa — Materials & Processes Intern in Paris. Internship supporting new materials research for fashion and leather goods.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the LVMH Gaïa materials library (materiauthèque), including its physical collection and associated digital inventory system.
- Conduct bibliographic research and state-of-the-art reviews on innovative materials, fibres and processing techniques for fashion and leather goods, with particular attention to bio‑based alternatives.
- Lead small-scale project work to evaluate one or more candidate materials: collect experimental or literature data, analyse results and draft technical conclusions.
- Prepare concise written syntheses and recommendations identifying relevant research partners, suppliers and actors in the materials ecosystem.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement: schedule introductory meetings and participate in first contacts with identified partners.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bac+4/5 (master’s-level) programme in materials science, physical chemistry of materials, textile engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrable interest in research-driven innovation and sustainable materials for fashion and leather goods.
- Organised, adaptable, rigorous and responsive; able to work collaboratively within cross-disciplinary teams.
- Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level internship suitable for students (no professional experience required). Prior laboratory experience or hands-on exposure to natural textile fibres is an advantage.
Education
Enrolment in a master’s-level programme (Bac+4/5) in materials science, physical chemistry, textile engineering or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
A collaborative, research-driven environment that brings scientific rigour to applied challenges in luxury. The organisation values interdisciplinary exchange and rapid prototyping, with strong links to academic and industrial innovation ecosystems.
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