Yves Saint Laurent Textile Studio Coordination Intern
Join Saint Laurent in Paris as a Textile Studio Coordination Intern. Gain experience in the luxury fashion industry with a focus on fabric management and studio logistics.
Overview
Saint Laurent, a distinguished name in the luxury fashion industry, was founded in 1961 and became a pioneer in prêt-à-porter with its 'Rive Gauche' line. As part of the Kering Group since 1999, Saint Laurent continues to lead under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello. The brand offers a wide range of luxury products, including ready-to-wear for both men and women, footwear, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist the team in preparing fabric appointments with the Artistic Director for Men's and Women's Collections.
- Manage the reception, organization, and maintenance of the fabric library.
- Support in presenting research for Artistic Director's approval, including archival fabric exploration, thematic division, stock updates, and presentation.
- Coordinate logistics for supplier pickups and deliveries.
- Aid developers in fabric research.
- Assist in the preparation of black cards, boards, and color ranges.
- Organize, receive, and arrange fabric swatches for validation.
- Order studio supplies such as scissors, bristols, boards, and hangers.
- Assist in creating labels with quality, codes, and pricing information.
- Support the daily logistics of the department.
Qualifications
- Educational background in Purchasing, Fashion, or Textile.
- Fluency in English.
- Strong knowledge of the textile market and technical innovations.
- Curiosity, rigor, autonomy, and flexibility.
Skills
Experience
No prior experience required, but a keen interest in the luxury fashion industry is essential.
Education
Degree in Fashion, Textile, or a related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.325 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 84 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.735 open roles, including 90 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.289 open roles — 113 of them newly added.
Benefits
Opportunity to work within a prestigious luxury fashion house and gain valuable industry experience.
Culture
Saint Laurent embodies a modern luxury ethos, blending contemporary culture with its rich heritage. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging employees to express their talents and adapt to a 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.