Groupe Clarins is seeking an Artistic Direction Apprentice (H/F/X) for a 12-month apprenticeship within the Artistic Direction team of the Clarins brand. You will play a key role in bringing the brand's visual identity to life by helping to create inspirational content and supporting daily creative operations for Clarins internationally. This is an opportunity to contribute to a French family-owned company dedicated to Responsible Beauty.
What You'll Do
- Assist the Artistic Director and the Digital Artistic Project Manager on various creative projects.
- Receive briefs and coordinate retouching with the relevant digital team.
- Conduct iconographic research to support the creation of visual intentions and mood boards.
- Create internal video montages using existing visual elements.
- Assist in the design and creation of digital assets.
- Lay out visual intentions and participate in developing mockups, storyboards, and photo edits.
- Adapt graphic content for print or digital formats.
What We're Looking For
- Currently enrolled in a Bac+3 to Bac+5 level program (graphic design or applied arts).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and French.
- Excellent command of Adobe software and AI tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Key Note, Figma, Higgs field.
Nice to Have
- A first internship or apprenticeship experience in this field.
- Client-oriented and results-driven.
- Passionate about the cosmetics and luxury sector.
- Eager to grow within a company committed to Responsible Beauty.
- Adaptable with a strong visual culture.
- Curious, creative, dynamic, and responsive.
- Keen interest in digital and AI.
- Motivated to take on new challenges and learn.
Technical Stack
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe After Effects
- Key Note
- Figma
- Higgs field (AI)
Team & Environment
You will join the Artistic Direction team of the Clarins brand, reporting directly to the Artistic Director and the Digital Artistic Project Manager.
Work Mode
This role is fully onsite at our offices in the 17th arrondissement of Paris.
Groupe Clarins is an equal opportunity employer.





