Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Employment

Internship

Seniority

Intern

Department

Creative, Design & Styling

Industry

Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods

Posted

Oct 9, 2026

About Balenciaga

Founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and part of Kering, Balenciaga is one of fashion’s most influential houses, renowned for architectural cut, uncompromising craft, and a continual redefinition of modern luxury. As an employer, the House offers a demanding yet inspiring environment where heritage ateliers, bold creative vision, and global business expertise meet. Teams across design, product development, merchandising, retail, client engagement, communications, and corporate functions are encouraged to combine precision with experimentation, agility with excellence. Balenciaga seeks individuals who are culturally aware, rigorous, collaborative, and ready to contribute to a maison that shapes the conversation of contemporary fashion while respecting the discipline of couture.

The Fashion Design Intern supports Balenciaga’s design team with creative research, technical drawings, collection documentation, and product development, while contributing to visual presentations and preparing shows, fittings, and photo shoots. The role is scheduled for January 2027.

Role & Responsibilities

• Familiarize themselves with the themes and creative direction established by the Artistic Director.
• Research vintage references, analyze the market, and develop creative proposals aligned with collection themes.
• Help prepare launch sheets and update technical files.
• Create and adjust technical drawings as prototypes evolve and development feedback is received.
• Track product development in collaboration with the Design, Product Development, and Atelier teams.
• Create simulation drawings, on-figure views, and visual materials for presentations and sales books using Illustrator.
• Provide day-to-day support to the Design team through iconographic research and work on moodboards, colors, materials, and construction details.
• Use Photoshop and Illustrator for simulations, retouching, and creative presentations.
• Help prepare fashion shows, styling sessions, fittings, and photo shoots.
• Monitor creative developments and research new shapes, constructions, leather goods details, and finishes.

Skills

Photoshop Illustrator

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Balenciaga fosters a bold, forward-thinking workplace where creativity, experimentation, and cultural awareness drive the evolution of contemporary luxury. As an employer, the House encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowering teams to challenge convention while upholding exceptional standards of craftsmanship, precision, and brand integrity.