- Location
- Neuilly-sur-Seine Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
Shiseido is seeking a Store Design Assistant Intern for its EMEA team in Neuilly-sur-Seine to support retail design projects for NARS, Shiseido, Clé de Peau Beauté and Drunk Elephant, working with internal teams, suppliers and regional and global partners. The six-month internship starts in January 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist with the design of permanent and temporary openings or renovations for new retail spaces, including backwalls and gondolas in perfumeries, department-store corners, freestanding stores, boutiques and shop-in-shops.
- Prepare comprehensive design presentations with 2D drawings, including plans and elevations, and 3D drawings to support understanding and retailer approval of each project.
- Track and correct technical drawings supplied by market vendors following design approval, ensuring proposals are followed and retail spaces are executed to each brand’s standards.
- Create and update archives and databases containing store photographs, plans and guidelines.
- Assist with cross-functional topics related to store design.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture or Industrial Design.
- Previous internship experience in store design, retail design or visual merchandising within cosmetics, skincare or fragrance is an advantage.
- Knowledge of the luxury sector and customer journey is an advantage.
- Strong spatial awareness and understanding of proportions.
- Ability to work at different scales.
- Fluent spoken and written French and English.
- Proficiency in V-Ray or another rendering software is required.
- Curiosity, communication skills, creativity and strong organizational skills.
Skills
Education
Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture or Industrial Design.
Workplace
The role is situated in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
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