Hermès Apprentice Technical Design Assistant

Paris • France

Friday, March 21, 2025

Hermès, established in 1837, is a prestigious French family-owned and independent luxury house, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and high-quality products. With a workforce of nearly 20,000 employees globally, Hermès is driven by a spirit of continuous entrepreneurship and a commitment to excellence. The company fosters individual freedom and autonomy through responsible management, while preserving exceptional savoir-faire and maintaining a strong territorial presence. Hermès' creativity is fueled by fifteen artisanal métiers, with collections showcased in over 300 stores worldwide.

1. Collaborate closely with the Director of the Women's Ready-to-Wear Technical Design Office and Methodology team.
2. Learn to construct technical sheets, ensuring coherence in material boards and assembly sections.
3. Identify complexities in model assembly and propose production alternatives.
4. Participate in developing new assembly techniques, including fabric mock-ups.
5. Train in Kaledo and PLM CENTRIC software, and manage pattern outputs via plotter.
6. Maintain a technical sheet program aligned with knowledge level under the guidance of a training supervisor.
7. Compile dossiers for model makers for trial and master launches.
8. Assist in photographing prototype details and archiving fabric swatches.
9. Contribute to regular organization and updates of the Technical Design Office.
10. Support cross-functional services during peak activity periods, including meeting setups for showroom reviews.

1. Student at BT/Professional Baccalaureate/CAP BEP level in garment manufacturing (Couture school training such as AICP).
2. Preferably specialized in soft material industry or industrial modeling.
3. Strong foundational knowledge in pattern making and cutting.
4. Familiarity with garment manufacturing and technical sheets.
5. Willingness to learn and use computer tools (Kaledo/Illustrator for assembly sections, Excel for measurement tables).
6. Previous internship experience in a factory is advantageous.
7. Passion for fashion, garment manufacturing, and materials.
8. Autonomous, motivated, organized, reflective, and meticulous.

1. Technical sheet construction
2. Pattern making
3. Garment assembly
4. Software proficiency (Kaledo, PLM CENTRIC, Illustrator, Excel)
5. Organizational skills
6. Attention to detail

Previous internship experience in a factory is considered beneficial.

Student at BT/Professional Baccalaureate/CAP BEP level in garment manufacturing.

Hermès is committed to ethical practices, diversity, and inclusion, offering a supportive and enriching work environment.

Hermès cultivates a culture of freedom and autonomy, encouraging creativity and responsibility within a framework of ethical practices and respect for diversity and inclusion.