Visual Merchandising Assistant

Location ParisIle-de-FranceFrance
Type Internship
Seniority Intern
Posted Mar 15, 2026
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Kendo — Visual Merchandising Assistant (Apprenticeship) in Paris. Support FENTY BEAUTY/ SKIN/ HAIR in-store merchandising and trade animation across Europe.

Overview

Kendo is a San Francisco–based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH. As an internal incubator of product innovation and storytelling, Kendo partners with selective retailers and global channels to create and scale distinctive beauty brands such as FENTY. The organisation values entrepreneurial thinking, creative risk-taking and consumer-led product excellence within the broader luxury group.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the Visual Merchandising & Animation Manager to deploy the European merchandising strategy for FENTY BEAUTY, FENTY SKIN and FENTY HAIR.
  • Manage store allocation files across the European scope and coordinate allocations for retail animations in collaboration with Retail and Brand Europe teams.
  • Develop merchandising plans using IWD software for FENTY SKIN and FENTY HAIR.
  • Assist in the creation of artworks and produce merchandising books for each update and installation.
  • Generate photo reports of new installations and conduct competitive analysis across department stores and flagship Sephora locations.
  • Provide VM after-sales service in partnership with suppliers and regional retail teams and support corner and boutique development projects.

Qualifications

  • Degree equivalent to Bac +4/5 in Marketing, Merchandising or a related discipline.
  • At least one completed merchandising internship demonstrating project management capability.
  • Fluent English for regular interaction with European and US stakeholders.
  • Proven organisational rigour, strong attention to detail and an aesthetic eye relevant to cosmetics retail.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign is a plus.

Skills

IWD Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Store allocation management Merchandising book creation Competitive merchandising analysis Trade animation coordination Project management

Experience

Early-career candidate with prior merchandising internship experience; demonstrates basic project management skills and experience liaising with retail or brand teams.

Education

Bac +4/5 (Master-level) in Marketing, Merchandising or closely related field.

Culture

Kendo operates with an entrepreneurial, creative 'can do' spirit within the LVMH ecosystem, emphasising storytelling, inclusivity and product excellence. The team values resilience and agility, fostering a collaborative environment where aesthetic sensibility and commercial rigour meet.