Yves Saint Laurent Raw Material Research Intern

Location
Employment Internship
Seniority Intern
Posted Feb 9, 2026

Join Saint Laurent in Scandicci, Italy as a Raw Material Research Intern. Contribute to innovative projects in a leading luxury fashion house.

Overview

Saint Laurent, established in 1961, is a pioneering luxury fashion house renowned for introducing the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter with its 'Rive Gauche' line in 1966, symbolizing youth and freedom. As part of the Kering Group since 1999, Saint Laurent continues to be a leader in the luxury sector under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016. The brand's collections encompass women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Assist the mentor in developing material research projects for collections based on Style Office guidelines.
  • Support the mentor in prototype creation and subsequent sample production.
  • Aid in the preparation of technical material documentation.
  • Assist in data and prototype archiving activities.
  • Contribute to the creation and sharing of progress reports.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Leather Goods or Fashion.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Good command of English; knowledge of French is advantageous. Strong organizational skills, precision, and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills and a predisposition for teamwork.

Experience

No prior experience required, but relevant educational background is necessary.

Education

Degree in Leather Goods or Fashion.

Workplace

The role is situated in Scandicci, Tuscany, Italy. There are currently 70 open positions in Scandicci on Cerulean, with 1 added recently. Within Tuscany, Cerulean currently features 268 open roles, including 2 recent additions. Across Italy, Cerulean lists 1.306 open roles — 32 of them newly added.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a leading luxury fashion house with exposure to innovative projects and professional growth.

Culture

Saint Laurent is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, believing that diversity in all its forms enriches the workplace. This commitment to diversity allows individuals to express their talents and enhances the company's ability to adapt in a rapidly changing world.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.