Hermès Fashion Design Intern

Pantin • France

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Hermès, a distinguished French maison established in 1837, is renowned for its craftsmanship and high-quality creations. As a family-owned and independent entity, Hermès employs nearly 20,000 individuals globally. The brand is committed to fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and maintaining rigorous standards, while encouraging autonomy and responsibility among its employees. Hermès is dedicated to preserving exceptional savoir-faire and sources its exquisite materials with respect for people and nature. The brand's creativity is fueled by fifteen artisanal métiers, with collections showcased in over 300 stores worldwide.

1. Assist in the creative development of the women's ready-to-wear collection in alignment with Hermès' quality and style values.
2. Collaborate closely with the Chaine and Trame Women's Ready-to-Wear stylists and the Tailoring team.
3. Create drapes and arrange printed placements on mock-ups.
4. Support inspiration research following briefs using various resources such as Hermès archives, internet, vintage collections, and more.
5. Assist in placing embroidered patterns on templates under the stylists' guidance.
6. Regularly update boards, collection plans, and 'fabric to sketch' boards post-fittings.
7. Participate in look preparation sessions, including setting up the fitting room, checking prototypes, dressing models, and photo retouching.
8. Contribute to the preparation of collection presentation meetings, fittings, and fashion shows, including board preparation, product retrieval, model dressing, and photography.
9. Dress models and take photos during fittings.
10. Support vintage management.
11. Aid in maintaining studio organization and ensuring smooth collection processes, including shipments, photocopies, and tidying.

1. Currently enrolled in a fashion school with prior experience in a studio environment.
2. Eligible for a school-contracted internship for the entire duration of the internship.

1. Team-oriented mindset
2. Vibrant, dynamic, and creatively curious
3. Strong initiative
4. Extensive fashion culture and openness to diverse artistic expressions
5. High level of precision
6. Proficiency in Photoshop and good knowledge of InDesign required; familiarity with Illustrator and Procreate preferred.

Previous experience in a studio environment is required.

Currently enrolled in a fashion school.

Opportunity to gain comprehensive insight into the full cycle of collection development, from creative input to design and development.

Hermès is committed to ethical practices, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a human-centric adventure for its employees.