BALENCIAGA – Sustainability Impact Intern – September 2025 (F/M)

Job description

About us Cristóbal Balenciaga founded the House in 1917 in his home of Spain. In 1937, he established the brand in Paris, designing its collections there until 1968. Cristóbal Balenciaga had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards and was referred to as "the master of us all" by Christian Dior and as “The Couturier of the Couturiers” by Gabrielle Chanel. The ultra-modern shapes were trademarks of the house. While the brand’s identity is firmly rooted in its highly conceptual prêt-à-porter collections, its leather goods, footwear, and accessories experience worldwide success as well. Among the archetypal products of the House are its handbag collections. A new focus on the development of Balenciaga ready-to-wear collections for men was quickly established as highly successful. Since October 2015, Demna has designed both men’s and women’s collections as the artistic director. The Balenciaga House, part of the Kering group since 2001, is one of the most influential names in fashion.

BALENCIAGA – Sustainability Impact Intern – September 2025 (F/M)

Your opportunity

Coordinating data collection, activities related to Balenciaga’s environmental impact and for developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental actions that promote sustainable development.

How you will contribute

REPORTING / DATA ANALYSIS

·  Annual reporting and compliance: Assist in the preparation of mandatory annual reports, including Kering environmental reporting (covering both internal operations and supply chain data). Collaborate with the finance controlling team to gather supporting documentation and ensure audit readiness
·  Ad hoc analysis: Produce tailored reports and data analyses to identify and explain business and sustainability trends, supporting the brand’s decarbonization roadmap.
·  Regulatory declarations : Support the preparation and submission of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) declarations for products and packaging.
·  Fashion show sustainability : Contribute to sustainability initiatives related to Balenciaga events, including data collection and reporting to the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode.

SUSTAINABILITY RETAIL ACTIVITIES

·  Greener Retail Questionnaire : Coordinate the global rollout of the Greener Retail Questionnaire by working with the Tech team on survey development and with Retail Performance on data analysis.
·  Green Retail Certification : Manage the Green Retail Certification program and Green Retail Rules. Drive continuous improvement through capacity building, best practice sharing, and the creation of training materials. Ensure consistent deployment and follow-up with HQ and regional teams to empower store staff as sustainability ambassadors.
·  Store engagement: Conduct regular store visits in Paris to support and monitor sustainability initiatives on the ground.

ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS/EVENTS

·  Engagement programs: Support the development and implementation of employee engagement initiatives in collaboration with associative and institutional partners. Help updating an internal e-learning on sustainability whenever needed.
·  Internal events coordination: Assist in organizing and coordinating internal sustainability-related events (e.g., podcasts, awareness sessions, onboarding inductions, Climate Fresks, charity days, Sustainability Days), ensuring alignment with relevant departments and facilitating international rollouts in partnership with regional teams.

Who you are

·  You are targeting a Master’s degree, ideally in combining communication and Sustainable Development – CSR.
·  Robust awareness of the sustainability concepts and impacts specific to the fashion industry.
·  First internship (consulting firm or company) with data analysis and/or sustainability specialization
·  Delivering high-quality outcomes through a structured, analytical and data-supported approach. Expert in Excel, full mastering of Powerpoint.
·  Excellent work organization and project management skills
·  Great rigor of synthesis and analysis.
·  Excellent writing and speaking skills in English. Italian or French are a plus
·  High autonomy and a good team spirit who constantly strives to make a significant positive impact.
·  Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
·  Excellent communication and presentation skills in writing and speaking.
·  Confirmed networking and relational skills, numerous interactions with both internal and external stakeholders.
·  Available for a duration of 6 months as part of a paid internship.

Why work with us?

Balenciaga is committed to fostering your professional development within the House and the Kering Group. We encourage our managers to create high-performance teams that strive for excellence. We support each of our employees so that they can express their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling work environment.

Diversity Commitment

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, sexual orientation… - enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and in alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for. It is part of our interview process to discuss with you how to excel in our company.

·  Full time
·  Europe
·  France