Yves Saint Laurent Design Assistant - Studio Tailoring
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent stands as one of fashion’s most influential maisons, renowned for redefining modern elegance through audacity, precision, and cultural intelligence. As an employer, the House offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a legacy shaped by creativity, craftsmanship, and a distinctly Parisian spirit. Employees are encouraged to pursue excellence across design, retail, merchandising, communications, and corporate functions, within a culture that values individuality, rigor, and forward-looking vision. Joining Yves Saint Laurent means participating in the continued evolution of an iconic brand whose influence extends far beyond fashion.
Saint Laurent internship in Paris: Design Assistant for women's tailoring studio, December 2026 onwards. Saint Laurent Paris design intern.
Role & Responsibilities
- Update and maintain collection documentation including sketches, material books, and technical drawings
- Support garment fitting preparations and product development tracking
- Produce technical drawings and mockups using Illustrator and design software
- Conduct thematic research for seasonal prints, embroideries, graphics, and pattern placement
- Assist with collection research and documentation through visual and digital resources
- Support showroom preparation and collection display curation
- Contribute to overall studio research, documentation, and creative processes
Qualifications
- Strong design sensibility aligned with Saint Laurent aesthetic and heritage
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Fluent English and foundational French language ability
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of women's tailoring and garment construction
- Versatile, organized, and responsive work approach
Skills
Experience
Fashion design training with specialization in women's wear, demonstrating strong product sensitivity and technical knowledge of women's garment construction. Solid grounding in pattern-making, fabrication, draping, sewing, and 3D technical competencies.
Education
Formal fashion design or style school qualification with women's wear specialization. Must hold a valid internship agreement from an accredited institution (not online school).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Yves Saint Laurent fosters a bold, creative, and fast-paced workplace where teams are encouraged to challenge convention while upholding the Maison’s legacy of elegance and modernity. As an employer, it values artistic vision, collaboration, and excellence, offering an environment where talent can contribute to a globally influential luxury brand with a distinctive Parisian spirit.
About Cerulean
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