Menswear Design Intern - RTW at Karl Lagerfeld · Amsterdam

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 http://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:

Work closely with the Design Manager, Menswear and provide support on design, research and development for the Karl Lagerfeld Menswear Collection. You will be closely working together with the RTW team and the Product development team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design Research
• Creating/updating Technical Sketches supporting TechPack Update
• Working on Seasonal Overviews/Range plans/Colour boards/Fabric boards under the guidance of the Design Team.
• Ensuring all Seasonal files & Mood boards are kept up-to-date.
• Preparing fitting sessions and organizing/recording relevant information
• Generally supporting the Design Team and helping to keep the office organized at all times

Skills, Education & Experience:

• Bachelor degree in fashion
• Language: fluent in English, both verbal and written
• The distinctive product taste level
• Interest and passion on menswear clothing
• Good to excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop is a necessity. AI platform is a plus.

Profile:

• Strong knowledge of the ADOBE package (especially for Illustrator and Photoshop)
• Has an eye for detail and consistency
• Insight into the merchandising function
• Excellent communication skills
• Researching – art-based and fashion-based reference
• Be up to date with the latest trends and designs.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive "can-do" attitude are a must

Start date: 15th of August 2026 / 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 have to be in possession of 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.

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We strongly recommend applicants to only apply through our verified channels and remain vigilant against unofficial job offers.

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