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 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. The Role As part of a growing team, you will be working closely with the Karl LagerfeldJeans designers in the development of the KLJ Women’s and Men’s collections(products include all denim categories as well as jersey, outerwear, knitwearetc.) This is a great opportunity to gain or develop experience across multipleproduct categories. Key Responsibilities: Creating and updating technical sketches and tech packs to support the Senior Designers and Product Development team. Working on Seasonal Product Overviews/Mood Boards/Colour Boards/Fabric Boards under the guidance of the designers, ensuring all files are kept up-to-date, accurate and ready to present. Design Research (for example product, trend, colour and graphics) Using ai to create look books and product shots. Generally supporting the designers on day-to-day design tasks and helping to keep the collection organized at all times. Assisting in general sample management. Profile: Must be officially enrolled at a university (HBO or MBO) level for the entire duration of the internship. Must have a legal permit to work or study in the Netherlands (EU passport or Visa) Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design Fluent in English, both verbal and written Excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop is a necessity Strong interest in denim product or ‘denim lifestyle’ Comfortable working across women’s and men’s product ranges Be up-to-date and passionate about the latest trends Have an eye for detail Flexible to adapt to changes in priorities Organized with great time management Positive "can-do" attitude is a must Start date: 4 - 11th January 2027 / 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. 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. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Core Responsibilities

Create and update technical sketches, tech packs, seasonal product overviews, mood boards, color boards, and fabric boards while supporting the designers and product development team. Conduct product, trend, color, and graphic research; use AI to create lookbooks and product shots; and assist with daily design tasks, collection organization, and sample management.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled at a university or vocational institution for the full six-month internship and have legal permission to work or study in the Netherlands. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, fluent written and spoken English, excellent Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills, an interest in denim, and the ability to work across women's and men's ranges with flexibility, organization, attention to detail, and a positive attitude.

Benefits

• Opportunity to Make an Impact
• Exclusive Sample Sales