Assistant Product Manager — Women's Leather Goods (Runway)

Overview

Louis Vuitton is an emblematic luxury Maison within the LVMH group, recognised for its artisanal savoir‑faire, rigorous product standards and global influence in fashion and leather goods. As an employer, the brand emphasizes creativity, craftsmanship and cross‑disciplinary collaboration across design, production and commercial functions, offering development pathways for early‑career talent.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assist the Product Lead on development and follow‑up of women's leather goods collections, liaising with the Design Studio and industrial teams.
• Enter and maintain product data in the PLM system and ensure information accuracy across collection phases.
• Support the organisation and execution of collection presentation instances and runway preparations (exit lists, resee briefs, projected modelarios).
• Prepare sales‑support tools and showroom materials for internal buyers (product sheets, inspiration boards, modelarios) and assist with showroom set‑up.
• Conduct ad hoc market and competitive studies, update competitive benchmarking and price positioning analyses.
• Act as contact for intellectual property matters with the Legal team regarding product protection.
• Lead and coordinate product shoot briefs (campaigns, category, product focus) and take lead on Packshot, E‑commerce and product video shoots within the category.
• Coordinate post‑production follow‑up, including photo retouching specifications, and manage press requests for product sets and loan inquiries.
• Manage daily prototype stock, track loans (press, campaign, studio) and ensure prototype logistics and traceability.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Business School, Fashion School or equivalent university programme and seeking an alternance/apprenticeship (1–2 year contract).
• Strong interest and sensitivity to fashion and luxury, with a specific enthusiasm for leather goods and accessories.
• Rigorous, highly organised and able to manage multiple, concurrent coordination tasks with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with design, production, legal and commercial partners.
• Creative mindset combined with practical coordination capabilities; able to translate creative briefings into operational deliverables.
• Fluent English (Anglais courant) and professional proficiency in French are strongly advantageous.

Skills

Experience

Entry‑level; suitable for students or recent graduates seeking an apprenticeship. Previous internships in fashion, product development or leather goods are a plus but not required.

Education

Student in Business School, Fashion School or equivalent university programme (seeking alternance/apprenticeship).

Culture

The Maison cultivates a culture of excellence and artisanal craftsmanship, balancing heritage techniques with contemporary creativity. Teams operate in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where cross‑functional coordination and attention to detail are highly valued.