Yves Saint Laurent Leather Goods Studio Intern (Men's)
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent (Yves Saint Laurent) is a Paris-based luxury fashion house renowned for its modern yet iconic aesthetic. Part of the Kering group, the Maison blends haute couture heritage with contemporary creativity across ready-to-wear, leather goods, shoes and accessories. As an employer it offers a fast-paced, design-led environment and international career pathways within a global luxury group.
Saint Laurent — Paris: Leather Goods Studio Intern (Men's). 6-month internship starting Sept 2026 in the men's leather goods studio.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist the men's leather goods stylists in the end-to-end development of seasonal collections.
- Conduct thematic and iconographic research, including vintage sourcing and photomontage creation to support concept development.
- Produce technical drawings and full-scale placements using Adobe Illustrator; generate Photoshop illustrations as required.
- Update and maintain collection documentation (fabric-to-sketch files, material books, look references).
- Provide general studio support to ensure smooth workflow across design, sampling and documentation tasks.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in or holding a Bac+3 level qualification in Graphic Design & Visual Communication or Fashion Creation (or equivalent).
- Proven mastery of the Adobe suite — specifically Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
- Strong written communication skills in French and Italian.
- Creative, proactive and able to propose original ideas to the design process.
- Autonomous, precise, highly organised and responsive under tight deadlines.
Skills
Experience
Student-level internship position; candidates should be pursuing or recently completed relevant post-secondary studies. Prior internships or practical experience in a fashion accessories or leather goods studio is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Bac+3 (or equivalent) in Graphic Design & Visual Communication, Fashion Creation, or a closely related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Saint Laurent cultivates a disciplined, design-forward atmosphere where contemporary creativity coexists with a strong heritage identity. The Maison values precision, originality and international collaboration and sits within the Kering group, which provides broad professional mobility across the luxury sector.
About Cerulean
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