Yves Saint Laurent Sportswear Studio Assistant (Intern)
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent is an iconic Parisian luxury house renowned for modern, sophisticated ready-to-wear and leather goods. Part of the Kering group, the maison combines strong creative direction with artisanal craftsmanship and operates across apparel, accessories, eyewear and jewellery categories. As an employer, Saint Laurent prioritizes high standards of design excellence and a collaborative studio environment.
Saint Laurent, Paris — Sportswear Studio Assistant (6-month internship) based in Paris 7, starting Sept 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Produce simple mock-ups and technical sketches for sportswear ranges.
- Create Photoshop simulations and prepare presentation documents.
- Draw apparel details and flats using Adobe Illustrator.
- Maintain and update collection boards, binders and collection plans.
- Support studio tasks: thread/fabric research, preparation of model hang-tags (cartonettes) and general studio administration.
- Serve as a liaison between the Studio and Development teams to support collection launches.
- Assist during seasonal collection launches and related coordination activities.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a fashion design or related programme (fashion school).
- Fluent command of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) recommended.
- Strong interpersonal skills, organisation, versatility and attention to detail.
Skills
Experience
Student-level role: currently enrolled in a fashion programme. Prior internship or studio experience within apparel design or sportswear is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Enrolment in a recognised fashion school or equivalent programme.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Saint Laurent fosters a creative, design-driven workplace with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship, modernity and sartorial excellence. As part of the Kering group, the maison promotes diversity and inclusion and encourages candidates from varied backgrounds to contribute their talents.
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