Yves Saint Laurent Collection Merchandising Intern
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 20, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent is a leading Parisian luxury fashion house renowned for its modern, provocative aesthetic and strong couture heritage. Part of the Kering group, the Maison designs and produces ready-to-wear, leather goods, shoes, accessories and eyewear, and operates an international retail network that combines artisanal savoir-faire with global commercial reach.
Saint Laurent — Collection Merchandising Intern, Paris. Six‑month internship starting Sept 2026 in Collection Merchandising (Saint Laurent, Paris 7ème).
Role & Responsibilities
- Support product managers and the head of Collection Merchandising across men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, footwear, soft accessories & sunglasses, and Rive Droite teams.
- Conduct competitive benchmarking, price‑positioning analysis and trend monitoring to inform collection strategy.
- Contribute to the construction and monitoring of the collection plan and participate in collection briefings.
- Create and update sales tools and provide operational support during showroom installations.
- Manage prototype logistics (inventory, collection handovers, release requests) and assist with showroom set‑up.
- Monitor and analyse sell‑in and sell‑out data; maintain weekly and monthly KPI reports.
- Deliver ad‑hoc analyses to support collection follow‑up and commercial decision‑making.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or holder of a Master’s degree (Bac+4/5) from a business school or fashion school.
- Minimum six months’ prior experience required, ideally within the luxury fashion sector.
- Fluent spoken and written English is mandatory; Italian language skills are a plus.
- Strong numerical aptitude with demonstrated experience in data analysis.
- Excellent command of Pack Office, particularly Excel.
- Keen fashion sensibility, product awareness, excellent interpersonal skills, team orientation, organisation, flexibility and persistence.
Skills
Experience
At least 6 months of relevant professional experience is required, preferably in luxury fashion or a related retail/merchandising environment.
Education
Master’s level (Bac+4/5) in business, fashion management or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Saint Laurent combines a rigorous creative vision with a contemporary, internationally oriented working environment. The Maison values craftsmanship, creative risk-taking and collective excellence, and affirms a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.
About Cerulean
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