Yves Saint Laurent Product Development Assistant
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 30, 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: Product Development Assistant in Paris. Support Lifestyle, Culture & Music collections and projects.
Role & Responsibilities
- Codify, reference, and update Lifestyle, Culture & Music products in the PLM system
- Track, classify, and archive Lifestyle prototypes and manage their distribution for photoshoots, studio work, and internal presentations
- Verify ethical and cultural product compliance
- Update tracking tools, generate reports, and prepare collection and project presentation materials
- Contribute to new supplier sourcing and conduct market research and competitive analysis as needed
- Support cross-functional, administrative, and logistical tasks for the Lifestyle, Culture & Music team
- Provide day-to-day collection and project support to Product Managers
Qualifications
- Student at a business school or university with specialization in marketing, product development, project management, or equivalent
- Strong product sensitivity and genuine interest in lifestyle, culture, and music sectors
- Organized, rigorous, and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects
- Curious, proactive, dynamic, and strong team player
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Prior experience with PLM tools preferred
- Strong written and oral English
Skills
Experience
First internship or limited professional experience in product development, merchandising, or related operational roles.
Education
Currently enrolled in or recently completed a business school, university degree program, or equivalent formation with specialization in marketing, product development, project management, or related discipline.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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