LVMH Materials Sustainability Intern
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
About LVMH
LVMH Gaïa is the LVMH Group’s interdisciplinary research organisation focused on environmental challenges and technological innovation for luxury. Operating as a collaborative hub, it develops pre-competitive research programmes and partnerships to deliver disruptive, sustainable solutions for the Group’s Maisons.
LVMH Gaïa — Materials Sustainability Intern in Paris (6-month internship, hybrid) starting Sept 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Evaluate reference materials using an environmental assessment tool to determine material environmental profiles.
- Update and adapt the assessment tool for different material families and specific applications.
- Contribute to the digitalisation of the assessment tool and ensure the quality and robustness of collected data.
- Perform bibliographic studies and conduct critical analysis of alternative environmental assessment and ecodesign methodologies.
- Document findings and collaborate with the Innovative Materials team under the supervision of a tutor.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s-level programme (Bac+4/5) in Materials Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Data Science, or a closely related discipline.
- Knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment methodologies (ACV/LCA).
- Familiarity with circularity strategies and ecodesign; knowledge of the regulatory environment on these topics is a plus.
- Strong organisational skills, rigor, adaptability and ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Fluent written and spoken English (mandatory); interest in luxury sector projects.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level internship; no prior professional experience required. Designed for students currently pursuing a Master’s degree and seeking practical research experience in materials sustainability.
Education
Enrolled in a Master’s (Bac+4/5) programme in Materials Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The organisation promotes a collaborative, multidisciplinary research culture with strong ties to LVMH Maisons and external research ecosystems. Teams value scientific rigor, open innovation and practical application of sustainability research within the luxury sector.
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