Hermès Innovation Intern - Fashion Accessories

Pantin • France

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Hermès, a distinguished French maison since 1837, stands as a paragon of craftsmanship, creativity, and independence, employing nearly 20,000 individuals globally. As part of a family-owned enterprise, Hermès is committed to fostering an environment of entrepreneurial spirit and constant excellence. The brand is renowned for its exceptional savoir-faire, deeply rooted in a respect for humanity and nature, which serves as the source of its premium materials. With fifteen artisanal métiers, Hermès' collections are celebrated in over 300 stores worldwide.

1. Assist the Director of Innovation and the Innovation Project Manager in the innovation process for materials and savoir-faire within Fashion Accessories, focusing on administrative, organizational, and data management tasks.
2. Participate in the animation of materials from the innovation cell and contribute to the material qualification databases throughout projects and new developments.
3. Actively engage in Hermès' Innovation Exploration and Development initiatives, serving as a communication conduit for material and technology characteristics while respecting existing and future supplier networks.
4. Prepare and support various Innovation and Development presentation campaigns for Fashion Accessories, including project tracking and animation.
5. Draft, animate, validate, and disseminate new material and savoir-faire sheets.
6. Digitally manage the tracking of material and savoir-faire innovations.
7. Participate in the codification of materials, deliverables, and services.
8. Receive, store, and manage various services.
9. Establish and maintain the history of material and savoir-faire qualification tests.
10. Contribute to the establishment of a material library.
11. Conduct regular innovation monitoring.

1. Student in an engineering school, specializing in materials or mechanics.

1. Organizational skills and attention to detail
2. Curiosity and technological sensitivity
3. Strong understanding of materials and quality
4. Proficiency in standard office software
5. Dynamic and responsive with a team-oriented mindset

No prior professional experience required, but a background in materials or mechanical engineering is preferred.

Currently enrolled in an engineering program specializing in materials or mechanics.

Opportunity to work in a prestigious luxury brand with exposure to innovative projects and professional development.

Hermès is committed to ethical practices, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a human-centric work environment where creativity and autonomy are encouraged.