Intern Product Development

Intern Product Development - KL Jeans

ABOUT THE BRAND

At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.” Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld. We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion. Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 50 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes. Women’s ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including menswear, footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners. We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our KARL.COM flagship store, which reaches 96 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business. We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection. Job Summary The Intern of Product Development has a supporting role in driving the product development of the KARL LAGERFELD JEANS line. As part of the team, you'll be assisting the product developer while also closely interfacing with design and merchandising. As an intern within the KARL LAGERFELD JEANS team, you'll gain invaluable insights into the workings of a fashion company, from conceptualizing collections to overseeing the shipment of goods to our warehouse. Key Responsibilities:

• Support product developers in their daily tasks.
• Support PLM admin for the RTW developers.
• Coordinate SMS inbound, including tracking, processing and delivery.
• Update style details in development/production files.
• Support the merchandising department with product information.
• Support the production department, and be in contact with suppliers.
• Support design on key look selection and dressing models for internal reviews.
• Help developers in X-checking Shipment/TOP samples, and care labels.
• Keep (proto) sample inbound and storage organized and help with sample requests.
• Sending out requests, parcels and sourcing to our suppliers.

Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of product development and production processes.
• Organized.
• Interest in denim, jersey, wovens and outerwear.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and other office programs.

Start date: 1st of July 2024 / Available for 6 months / 40 hours a week Please note that we can only consider your application if you are enrolled for the full duration of your internship at your school or university. Also, due to Dutch legislation, you have to be in possession of European nationality or study in the Netherlands. Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ)

• Learning and development courses/trainings
• Friday drinks, legendary Summer & Christmas parties
• Opportunity to make an impact
• Working in the heart of Amsterdam
• And exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL

JOIN #TEAMKARL

The collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL. If you are interested in joining #TEAMKARL, we invite you to submit your application today. At #TEAMKARL, everyone has the freedom to give their opinion, grow in their career and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas and experiences to work with us.