Collection Merchandiser — Shoes (Internship)

Overview

Maison Margiela is a Paris-based luxury fashion house renowned for conceptual design and deconstructed aesthetics across haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and footwear. The brand, part of the OTB group, maintains a strong emphasis on artisanal craftsmanship, innovation and an intellectual approach to fashion while operating alongside sister labels within the conglomerate.

Role & Responsibilities

• Perform detailed pricing analysis and weekly pricing benchmarks across multiple currencies (EUR, USD, CNY, JPY); calculate spreads and produce category-level and ad-hoc pricing reports using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Conduct product benchmarking and daily market monitoring of competitors — new products, seasonal narratives and collaborations — and prepare monthly newsletters summarising market trends and major events.
• Prepare trend reports and season-ready briefs for the Collection Merchandising team; produce in-depth analyses of competitors' collection structures and consolidated Fashion Week reports.
• Coordinate showroom operations: prepare shoot lists and documentation for dressers, confirm sample availability, supervise shoots to ensure timely photography and verify codes and images within the post-shoot application.
• Manage sample intake and logistics: receipt and checklist verification, ensure correct handling by internal and external teams during showrooms, and assist with cancellation distribution for Visual Merchandising and sample flow coordination.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s programme (M1 or M2) and seeking a 4–6 month internship beginning April 2026.
• Previous internship or work experience within the luxury or fashion industry.
• Fluency in French and English; conversational or better Italian is a plus.
• Strong Excel proficiency and experience producing analyses and presentations in PowerPoint.
• Highly analytical mindset with demonstrable experience in pricing, benchmarking or trend analysis.
• Product-oriented sensibility with the ability to compare leathers and styles to inform pricing strategy.
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills and ability to manage stress under last-minute requests.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, visual, studio).

Skills

Experience

Prior exposure to the luxury or fashion sector via internships or entry roles is required; experience with pricing, collection analysis or showroom/sample coordination is strongly preferred.

Education

Enrolled in a Master’s programme (M1/M2) — seeking a 4–6 month internship as part of academic requirements.

Culture

Maison Margiela cultivates an intellectually driven, experimental culture that prizes discretion, craftsmanship and creative autonomy. Teams operate collaboratively across design, merchandising and production to preserve the house’s distinctive, avant‑garde identity while delivering commercial collections.