Richemont Assistant Shoes Designer
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 18, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Richemont internship: Assistant Shoes Designer position in Paris, starting September 2026. Support footwear design teams on luxury collections.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the design team in concept development and ideation for footwear collections
- Assist with design sketches, mood boards, and technical drawings under supervision
- Participate in design reviews and provide input on silhouette refinement
- Collaborate with pattern-making and production teams to understand construction techniques
- Contribute to trend research and competitive analysis for seasonal collections
- Maintain design documentation and project files according to studio standards
Qualifications
- Enrolled in or recent graduate of a fashion design, footwear design, or related program
- Strong drawing and visualization skills, particularly in footwear design
- Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, CLO 3D, or equivalent)
- Understanding of footwear construction, materials, and production processes
- Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; academic training or portfolio demonstrating footwear design capability is preferred.
Education
Current student or recent graduate (within 12 months) of a fashion design, footwear design, industrial design, or equivalent program.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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