Operations intern - Studio Karl

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.

Purpose of the role

Are you interested in the world of fashion and looking to add studio and production experience to the start of your career? This might just be the internship for you!

We are looking out for a Studio Operations Intern at Studio Karl in the Amsterdam Houthavens. During the internship, you will assist in the support of the day-to-day running of Karl Lagerfeld’s photo studio and creative hub to ensure high quality and service to the Karl Lagerfeld employees, visitors, and customers. You will be guided by the Manager Facilities and Manager Content Production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contacting with internal and external visitors
• Supporting the stock-up of office supplies and necessities of the pantries
• Regular building checks while learning about facility management
• Keeping the studio tidy and organized while supporting during productions
• Supporting with sample management between productions
• Helping ordering tools and equipment for productions

Skills, Education & Experience

• Fashion, retail, hospitality or production related studies.
• Language: work proficiency in English, both verbal and written (Dutch is a plus)
• Eye-for-detail and willing to learn organizational skills
• Familiar with Microsoft office tools

Profile

• Interest & passion for the fashion industry and content production
• Willing to work independently as well as in a team
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive "can-do" attitude
• Enrolled in school/University for the duration of the internship
• Available for a minimum of 6 months

Start date: August 2024 / 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 European nationality or study in the Netherlands.

Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ)

• Learning and development courses/trainings
• Opportunity to make an impact
• Working in the heart of Amsterdam
• And exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL