Jewellery Studio Intern
Saint Laurent — Jewellery Studio Intern in Paris. 6‑month internship (start Apr 2026) supporting jewellery design, Adobe illustration and studio coordination.
Overview
Saint Laurent (Yves Saint Laurent) is an iconic French luxury Maison known for modern, avant‑garde ready‑to‑wear, accessories and jewellery. As part of the global Kering group, the House combines couture heritage with a contemporary, bold aesthetic and sustained creative ambition. The workplace emphasises craftsmanship, creative rigor and cross‑disciplinary collaboration within specialised design studios.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Jewellery Studio’s daily organisation: update and format collection plans, prepare studio presentations and maintain documentation.
- Coordinate with internal departments to gather information and samples required by the studio.
- Conduct inspirational research and trend exploration to feed concept development.
- Produce technical and creative drawings using Adobe Illustrator and create jewellery illustrations in Adobe Photoshop.
- Assist with ad hoc studio tasks to ensure smooth project workflows and meeting deadlines.
Qualifications
- Current enrolment in or graduate of a jewellery school, applied arts or design programme.
- Proven proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign.
- Fluent English is desired.
- Prior experience or internships in jewellery design or a related field is an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal skills, methodical organisation, attention to detail and availability for a 6‑month conventionné internship starting April 2026.
- Eligibility for a French 'convention de stage' (internship agreement).
Skills
Experience
No minimum professional experience required; a first internship or work experience in jewellery design is a plus and will be considered favorably.
Education
Enrolment in or diploma from a jewellery-design school, applied arts or equivalent design programme.
Culture
Saint Laurent maintains a studio culture that fuses couture discipline with contemporary creativity; teams operate in a fast‑paced, detail‑driven environment where craftsmanship and conceptual clarity are paramount. The Maison values cross‑functional collaboration and offers exposure to global luxury operations within the Kering group.