Yves Saint Laurent Collection Merchandising Intern
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 8, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent is an iconic Parisian maison renowned for its modern yet timeless approach to luxury fashion. Part of the Kering group, the house maintains a strong emphasis on creative direction, craftsmanship and contemporary cultural relevance while offering international career pathways within a global luxury network.
Saint Laurent — Collection Merchandising Intern in Paris 7ème. Six-month internship (Sept 2026) supporting collection planning, showroom and sales analysis.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support product managers and the merchandising team in daily operational tasks across ready-to-wear, footwear, accessories and Rive Droite lines.
- Conduct competitive benchmarking, price-positioning studies and trend tracking to inform collection decisions.
- Contribute to construction and monitoring of the collection plan, including sell-in and sell-out follow-up.
- Create and maintain showroom sales tools and provide operational support for showroom installations and briefs.
- Manage prototype lifecycles: inventory, collection returns, release requests and related tracking.
- Prepare regular KPI reporting (weekly/monthly) and perform ad-hoc sales and collection analyses.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in or graduated from a business or fashion school at Bac+4/5 level (Master’s or equivalent).
- Minimum six months' relevant experience required, ideally within the luxury fashion sector.
- Fluent English is indispensable; Italian is a plus.
- Demonstrable product sensitivity and strong fashion awareness.
- Excellent numerical literacy with an aptitude for analysis and reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfortable with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong interpersonal skills, team-oriented, well organized, flexible, driven and persistent.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 6 months' relevant professional experience is required, preferably within luxury fashion merchandising, product planning, retail analytics or a related function.
Education
Business school or fashion school degree at Bac+4/5 level (Master’s degree or equivalent).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Saint Laurent combines a deep respect for its couture heritage with a contemporary, bold creative spirit. The maison operates within a fast-paced, design-led environment that values craftsmanship, artistic expression and international collaboration. Saint Laurent promotes diversity and inclusion and offers mobility within the wider Kering group.
About Cerulean
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