Jersey Development Intern

Location ParisIle-de-FranceFrance
Type Internship
Seniority Intern
Posted Mar 15, 2026
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Kenzo — Jersey Development Intern (Paris): 6-month on-site internship starting Sept 2026 supporting knitwear product development.

Overview

Kenzo is a Paris-based luxury fashion house known for its bold prints and contemporary approach to ready-to-wear. Part of the LVMH family, the Maison combines artisanal savoir-faire with an international creative outlook and operates collaborative, studio-driven teams focused on product excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Update and maintain collection tracking documents and visual boards.
  • Support jersey (knitwear) developers for both men’s and women’s ready-to-wear during collection development through to production normalization.
  • Coordinate development dossiers with the studio, pattern makers and manufacturers.
  • Manage follow-up on embroidery and print launches, including lab dips and material approvals; chase suppliers as required.
  • Track shipments and receipt of prototypes and collection pieces; perform inspections and control checks to ensure timelines are met.
  • Enter and update product data in the PLM system: product bills of materials, sample creation and related technical information.

Qualifications

  • Engineering degree in textiles or technical diploma from a fashion school; ideally final-year students.
  • Initial professional experience in a fashion house’s product or technical department (internship or entry-level role preferred).
  • Fluent French and English (spoken and written).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Pack Office) and familiarity with PLM systems.
  • Organised, proactive team player with a strong product sensibility.
  • This position is open to candidates with recognised disabilities (RQTH).

Skills

Jersey / knitwear development Collection tracking and visual boards Prototype handling and quality control Supplier follow-up and production coordination Embroidery and print production follow-up Lab dip and material testing coordination PLM Microsoft Office (Pack Office)

Experience

Entry-level: a first meaningful experience within a fashion house’s product, development or technical team is expected; prior internships in product development are advantageous.

Education

Engineering degree in textiles or technical diploma from a recognised fashion school (final-year students encouraged to apply).

Culture

Kenzo fosters a creative, studio-based environment where craftsmanship and innovation are prized. The Maison offers an international workplace with cross-disciplinary collaboration and opportunities to work on product-focused projects within the broader LVMH ecosystem.