INTERNSHIP CMF Designer WM SALOMON

About Salomon:

Salomon is a leading global brand in outdoor sports equipment and apparel dedicated to providing innovative and high-performance gear for trail running outdoor activities and winter sports enthusiasts. With a rich heritage rooted in the French Alps Salomon is committed to pushing the boundaries of design and technology to enhance the outdoor experience for athletes and adventurers around the world.

Position Overview:

Salomon is seeking a highly motivated and creative CMF Design Intern to join our dynamic team in the Apparel Section. The CMF Design Intern will play a key role in assisting the CMF (Color Material and Finish) team in developing seasonal color palettes graphic designs and material&finish strategies that reflect Salomons brand identity and meet the needs of our diverse customer base.

Responsibilities:

1. CMF Design Support

• Assist the CMF team in researching and identifying emerging trends in color materials and finishes relevant to outdoor sports apparel.
• Support the development of seasonal CMF mood boards inspiration sources and presentation materials.
• Collaborate with designers to create and refine color palettes aligned with Salomons brand DNA and consumer insights.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining color and material libraries for internal reference.

2. Graphic and Material Development

• Support graphic designers in developing print and pattern concepts for apparel collections incorporating seasonal themes brand identity and technical requirements.
• Help coordinate and maintain strike-off and sample libraries.
• Conduct trend and material research exploring innovative sustainable and performance-driven materials and trims for apparel products.

3. Operational and Project Support

• Provide timely and effective operative design support to the CMF and Apparel Design teams contributing to short-term project planning and execution.
• Actively participate in cross-functional development projects as a collaborative team member.

Qualifications :

• Currently pursuing a degree in CMF Design Textile Design Fashion Design or a related field.
• Passion for outdoor sports and strong familiarity with Salomons brand and products.
• Excellent visual and aesthetic sensibility with a keen eye for color pattern and texture.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator); knowledge of Clo3D Substance or other 3D CMF software is a plus.
• Strong communication organizational and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes is an advantage.
• Self-motivated detail-oriented and able to work effectively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• English level : B2/C1

Additional Information :

 Contrat : Internship Contract mandatory

 Location: Annecy France

 Start Date: at the end of August or beginning of September

Duration : 6 months

At Salomon internship compensation is structured as follows:

Internship allowance:

• High school to Bachelors degree (Bac to Bac 3): 700 gross

• Masters level (Bac 4/5): 950 gross

• PhD: 1200 gross

Housing allowance:

• 300 housing support upon presentation of a lease agreement for accommodation located.

Interested in this position

Then dont hesitate and send us your CV as soon as possible so that we can review your application !

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract