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Job Description

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 35 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes. Women’s & Men's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including 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 karllagerfeld.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: As a product development intern, you’ll support Outet product developer team. Working closely with design, merchandising and buying team, you’ll be assisting the Product Developer in their daily tasks working in the office on location. JOB DESCRIPTION: Supporting Product Developer in daily tasks (e.g. updating Merchandising Calendar, Tech Packs, and Production Follow-ups). Responsible for fabric library and assisting in lap dip approval. Responsible for data entry in reference documents. Responsible for care label approval as well as providing information to international suppliers. Responsible for production follow-up of PPS and TOP Samples. Daily contact with suppliers. Join several pre-production meetings. Being involved in PLM processes THE PROFILE: Fluent in English, both verbal and written. Broad and deep knowledge of fabrics and technologies. Extremely organized. Enthusiastic and highly motivated to learn. Background or study in Business/Fashion/Development. Excellent communication skills. Good knowledge of Excel, PLM, and other office programs Start date: November 16th, 2026 / 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 EU nationality or study in the Netherlands. Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ) 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING JOB POSTINGS Please be advised that all legitimate job opportunities at KARL LAGERFELD are published exclusively on our official careers page and on selected partner platforms that redirect directly to our career site. We strongly recommend applicants to only apply through our verified channels and remain vigilant against unofficial job offers. KARL LAGERFELD will never request any form of payment during the recruitment process. If you come across suspicious job postings or receive unexpected communication about a position, please contact us immediately at [email protected] We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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Core Responsibilities

Support the Product Developer with daily tasks, including maintaining merchandising calendars and tech packs, managing fabric references, and entering data. Coordinate with suppliers on care labels and production follow-up for PPS and TOP samples, assist with lap dip approvals, attend pre-production meetings, and participate in PLM processes.

Requirements

Applicants must be fluent in spoken and written English, highly organized, motivated to learn, and knowledgeable about fabrics and technologies. A background or studies in business, fashion, or development, strong communication skills, and familiarity with Excel, PLM, and office software are expected; applicants must remain enrolled throughout the internship and have EU nationality or study in the Netherlands.

Benefits

• Opportunity to Make an Impact
• Sample Sales