Balenciaga is hiring! How to apply? Step-by-step
365 days of fashion: the e-ncyclopedia of fashion
Thursday, March 20, 2025
With the “Brand is hiring” content introduced in January (so far we explained how to apply at Gucci, Fendi, Vogue, and Bottega Veneta), we’ll take an open job or internship listing, break it down, and provide insights into the responsibilities, skills, and brand history associated with the role. The aim is to arm you with everything you need to craft a strong application, build confidence, and ace your interview. We’ll take out everything from the job description but also teach you to look beyond it, adding knowledge and skills that can help you stand out among other candidates.
This week, we’re analyzing the Visual Merchandising Internship opportunity at Balenciaga in Paris.
BALENCIAGA - Intern Visual Merchandising EMEA
The Visual Merchandiser is one of the most popular roles you will encounter in the fashion retail industry. Many fashion enthusiasts start their career in retail as a side job during their studies or as recent graduates, taking on roles as sales or showroom assistants, where they get their first exposure to visual merchandising. This may also be your first job in fashion if you are just starting or a short summer internship. You might also be looking for the perfect role that blends creativity with strategy; Visual Merchandising is one of those.
If you are unable to apply right now or because you don’t live in the city, it’s okay because the tips we share will be useful for any visual merchandising position at Balenciaga or another company. By learning how to analyze a job description, you will learn what to pay attention to, so you don’t miss out on any important information that should be mentioned on your resume or during a job interview if the recruiter asks you (and they might).
In this email you’ll be able to learn:
1. Who is the Visual Merchandiser?
Overview of the role as a blend of creative flair and commercial mindset.
Clarification of the term "visual merchandiser" and differentiation from fashion merchandisers.
Specific focus of the Balenciaga visual merchandising internship
2. Skills to Include in Your Resume for this specific position
3. Essential Knowledge for Aspiring Visual Merchandisers
Design & Layout Software
Inventory Planning
Data Analytics
4. A Brief History of Balenciaga: Key History and Essentials for Your Job Application and Interview
Founding story and evolution of the brand.
Key milestones and iconic product launches.
Overview of creative directors.
Where to find info about the brand and what to search.
Let’s go!