- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- 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 organisation focused on environmental challenges and technological innovation in luxury, is seeking a Materials and Textile Research Intern for its New Materials team in Paris. The intern will build a bibliographic knowledge base on bio-based alternatives and new materials and textile fibres for fashion and leather goods, and support materials-library management, textile evaluation and product prototyping. The internship starts in March 2027 and lasts at least five months.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage LVMH Gaïa’s materials library, including its digital system and physical collection.
- Conduct literature research and review the state of the art in textile innovations and processes for fashion and leather goods.
- Manage projects evaluating textiles and establishing relationships between their structures and their mechanical and sensory properties.
- Develop product prototypes using textiles to highlight the properties of these materials.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bac +4 or Bac +5 degree in materials physics and chemistry, ideally complemented by experience with natural textile fibres.
- Interest in innovative research projects.
- Organized, versatile, rigorous and responsive.
- Enjoys taking on challenges and working as part of a team.
- Passionate about the luxury sector.
- Fluent English is essential.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level; experience with natural textile fibres is an advantage.
Education
Bac +4 or Bac +5 studies in materials physics and 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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