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. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: At KARL LAGERFELD, we are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical intern to support Retail Brand Marketing across Outlets & Wholesale channels. This role sits within retail marketing and focuses on campaign execution, cross-functional coordination, and in-store activation. It offers hands-on experience across retail, CRM, campaign production, and marketing operations within an international fashion brand. Key Responsibilities Execute retail marketing campaigns across European markets Coordinate campaign rollouts with retail, VM, digital, and creative teams Support campaign photoshoots, asset management, and sample coordination Help deliver retail activations, events, and in-store marketing initiatives Track campaign budgets and support seasonal marketing spend Coordinate OOH advertising bookings, materials, and market delivery Manage distribution of POS materials and campaign assets to stores Support CRM activities, including newsletters and campaign updates Requirements: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program (Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field) Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills (experience with structured sheets and data tracking is essential) Strong communication and collaboration skills Good project management and organizational skills Fluent in English (written and spoken) Nice to have: Previous internship or academic exposure to operations, marketing, or project management Profile: Highly organized and detail-oriented Proactive, hands-on, and solution-driven Analytical and comfortable working with data Strong sense of ownership and responsibility Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Strong communication and coordination skills Collaborative and reliable Interested in retail marketing and campaign execution Confident coordinating with multiple stakeholders and managing different priorities simultaneously What you'll gain: Exposure to how marketing operations are managed within a global fashion brand Hands-on experience with budget tracking, project coordination, and retail execution Insight into the connection between marketing, and retail performance Start date: End 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 need to have 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. 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

Execute retail marketing campaigns and in-store activations across European outlet and wholesale markets, coordinating with retail, visual merchandising, digital, and creative teams. Support photoshoots, campaign assets, CRM activities, OOH advertising, POS distribution, events, and seasonal budget tracking.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program for the full six-month, full-time internship and meet the stated eligibility condition of having EU nationality or studying in the Netherlands. They should have strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, fluent English, and strong organizational, analytical, communication, and project coordination abilities.

Benefits

• Opportunity to Make an Impact
• Exclusive Sample Sales