Key Skills

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 50 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 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/PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Provide key support in the product development of Karl Lagerfeld's Women Ready-to-Wear Collection. Key Responsibilities: Support product developers in their daily tasks/fittings/handovers Responsibility for shipping management Responsibility for fabric library Use of PLM software Approve care labels Communication with suppliers Measuring and assessing garments, in different stages of the garment developing process Attend fittings, making comments during sessions and updating tech packs with pictures Top samples (taken out of production) to be checked and approved PROFILE Bachelor's degree in fashion. Fluent in English, both verbal and written. Well-organized. Insight into development function. Excellent communication skills. Excellent skills in excel and other office programs. Start date: 20th of January 2027 / Available for 6 months / Full-Time 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 have European 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 It is a requirement that you are enrolled in a university or school program and available for 6 months. Due to Dutch legislation, we can only hire EU nationals for our internship program. 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]

Core Responsibilities

Support the product development team for the women's ready-to-wear collection, including daily tasks, fittings, handovers, shipping, and fabric library management. Measure and assess garments, communicate with suppliers, approve care labels and production samples, and update tech packs with fitting comments and photos.

Requirements

Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in fashion and remain enrolled in school or university for the full six-month internship. They must be fluent in written and spoken English, well organized, have insight into product development, strong communication and office software skills, and meet the stated EU nationality or Netherlands study eligibility condition.

Benefits

• Opportunity to Make an Impact
• Exclusive Sample Sales