OTB Group Collection Merchandising Assistant
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
About OTB Group
OTB Group, a renowned conglomerate in the luxury fashion industry, is celebrated for its innovative and avant-garde approach to fashion. Home to iconic brands such as Marni, the group is dedicated to fostering creativity and individuality in its workforce, providing a dynamic and inclusive environment for its employees.
Maison Margiela Paris: 6-month Collection Merchandising Assistant internship supporting pricing, trend analysis, and showroom for leather goods & jewelry.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct pricing analysis and benchmarking of key competitors across multiple currencies (EUR, USD, CNY, JPY) using Excel and PowerPoint
- Prepare weekly competitive pricing reports and calculate currency-based price spreads by category and key products
- Produce monthly trend newsletters highlighting market developments, celebrity endorsements, competitor launches, and seasonal collaborations
- Monitor daily competitor activities including new product launches, seasonal narratives, and partnership announcements
- Prepare comprehensive trend reports for seasonal briefings with the Collection Merchandising team
- Analyze collection structures of primary competitors and deliver global Fashion Week reports
- Prepare product shootlists and supporting documentation for showroom photography teams
- Verify sample availability and oversee shooting operations to maintain reasonable production pace
- Review and validate product codes, images, and metadata in the post-production application
- Receive and verify incoming samples against checklists; monitor product handling during showroom operations
- Coordinate sample allocation and distribution for the Visual Merchandising team
- Conduct detailed analysis of collection structures to support pricing strategy decisions
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in Master's program (M1 or M2) seeking a six-month internship placement
- Prior experience in luxury or fashion industry
- Strong fashion sensibility with ability to identify emerging trends relevant to the brand
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Product-oriented mindset with ability to compare leather goods and styles to inform pricing strategy
- Fluent in French and English; Italian proficiency preferred
- Demonstrated excellence in communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Proven ability to manage stress and respond effectively to last-minute requests
Skills
Experience
Prior internship or entry-level role in the luxury, fashion, or retail sectors is required. Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with merchandising workflows, product knowledge, and competitive landscape analysis within premium fashion.
Education
Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's degree (M1 or M2) in fashion, merchandising, luxury business, or related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Marni, as part of the OTB Group, champions creativity through diversity, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where unique talents and perspectives are celebrated and encouraged to flourish.
About Cerulean
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