Yves Saint Laurent Collection Merchandising Intern

Employment Internship
Seniority Intern
Posted Feb 16, 2026

Join Saint Laurent in Paris as a Collection Merchandising Intern. This role offers hands-on experience in luxury fashion, contributing to the development of collections and showroom analyses.

Overview

Saint Laurent, a distinguished member of the Kering Group, is a pioneer in the luxury fashion industry. Established in 1961, the brand revolutionized fashion with its introduction of luxury prêt-à-porter. Under the creative leadership of Anthony Vaccarello since 2016, Saint Laurent continues to set the standard in luxury fashion, offering a diverse range of products including ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, and accessories.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Participate in the development of collections.
  • Prepare materials for development meetings.
  • Assist in the creation of sales catalogues and showroom sales tools.
  • Manage sketches and catalogue information during development and showroom periods.
  • Oversee prototype management, including inventory, photography, and corrections.
  • Contribute to the creation and writing of showroom analyses, including sell-in, best sellers, and SKU effectiveness.
  • Analyze weekly and monthly performance of product categories, tracking global and regional sales.
  • Maintain continuous competitor analysis regarding offerings, pricing, campaigns, and shows.

Qualifications

  • Enrollment in a business school or a Master's program specializing in fashion.
  • Previous experience in the luxury sector with product sensitivity.

Skills

Fluency in English; proficiency in Italian is advantageous. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Strong numerical data handling skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork orientation, organizational acumen, flexibility, dynamism, and perseverance.

Experience

A first experience in the luxury fashion industry is required.

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in business or a specialized Master's in fashion.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.347 open roles in Paris, including 107 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.760 active listings on Cerulean, 119 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.317 open positions, with 147 posted this week.

Benefits

Interns will gain invaluable experience in a leading luxury fashion house, with opportunities for professional growth within the Kering Group.

Culture

Saint Laurent embodies a blend of contemporary spirit and timeless heritage, fostering an environment that values diversity and encourages the expression of individual talents. As part of the Kering Group, the brand is committed to inclusivity and equal opportunity.

About Cerulean

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