The Role
Assist the sustainability team by collecting fabric certifications, maintaining audit reports, updating trackers, researching innovations, and supporting sustainable practices in product development.
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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 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.
JOB SUMMARY
Provide 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 the product team in administrative tasks regarding sustainability
- Research innovations for the product and supply chain
- Support product development and the sustainability team when needed
- Support in reaching CSR and sustainability goals throughout the product
PROFILE
- Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
- Interest in sustainability, innovations, fabrics, and social compliance.
- Extremely organized.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Flexible with working hours.
- Master in Excel and other office programs.
- Bachelor's degree in fashion or environmental/sustainability degrees.
Start date: August 10, 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in fashion or environmental/sustainability degrees
- Fluent in English, both verbal and written
- Interest in sustainability, innovations, fabrics, social compliance
- Extremely organized
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible with working hours
- Master in Excel and other office programs
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The Company
What We Do
The KARL LAGERFELD house balances Parisian heritage and contemporary innovation, celebrating the iconic vision and design aesthetic of its founder, Karl Lagerfeld. Its portfolio includes ready-to-wear, bags, accessories, watches, eyewear, footwear, perfumes, candles, and fashion jewelry.
