Product Sustainability Intern

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 sustainability activities and administration within the Karl Lagerfeld product teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect and verify fabric-level certifications for validity
• Assist in maintaining and organizing up-to-date Social Audit reports and supply chain onboarding documents
• Update product sustainability tracker and ensure all information is complete and received on time
• Work with suppliers to implement more sustainable practices
• Support product team in administrative tasks regarding sustainability
• Research new innovations for product and supply chain
• Support product development and sustainability team when needed
• Support in reaching CSR and sustainability goals throughout the product

PROFILE

• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Broad and deep knowledge of sustainability, innovations, fabrics and social compliance.
• Extremely organized.
• Excellent communication skills.
• International experience.
• Flexible with working hours.
• Master in Excel and other office programs.
• Bachelor's degree in fashion or environmental/sustainability degrees.
• Preferably starting as of September 1st and be available for at least six months.

Start date: 1st September 2025 / Available for 6 months

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?

• 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.

If you come across suspicious job postings or receive unexpected communication about a position, please contact us immediately at career@karllagerfeld.com