Hermès Knitwear Product Manager

Paris France

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Hermès, a distinguished French maison established in 1837, stands as a paragon of craftsmanship, creativity, and independence. With a workforce of nearly 20,000 individuals globally, Hermès is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As part of a family-owned enterprise, the brand fosters a culture of autonomy and responsibility, ensuring the preservation and transmission of exceptional savoir-faire. Hermès' diverse artisanal métiers contribute to its creative brilliance, with collections showcased in over 300 boutiques worldwide.

1. Assist the development manager in launching trials, kits, prototypes, and final previews for fashion shows.
2. Oversee the development and reception of all yarns for the collection.
3. Input, plan, prioritize, and manage daily collection launches to adhere to delivery schedules, alerting to any delays or issues.
4. Ensure the reception and quality control of all launches.
5. Receive and verify sketches against expectations, archiving and preparing them for collection tracking software.
6. Update model nomenclatures post-fitting sessions.
7. Monitor yarn progress throughout the season, from color dispatch to spinners and knitters to lab-dip and dye reception.
8. Request and track yarn certificates for all selected collection yarns.
9. Manage and optimize yarn stock at season's end.
10. Daily management of collection models to meet fitting schedules.
11. Prepare documents and supplies for manufacturers, ensuring reference models are included.
12. Conduct regular check-ins with manufacturers regarding shipment adherence.
13. Control received models and assist in preparing collection meetings.
14. Participate in the archiving of samples and models.
15. Monitor collection invoicing and reconcile with deliveries.
16. Provide regular budget reports.
17. Conduct end-of-season analyses, evaluating quantitative and qualitative metrics, activity peaks, deadline adherence, and supply issues.

1. Bachelor's degree plus four years of education.
2. Three years of professional experience in knitwear product development within ready-to-wear; experience in a studio and luxury sector is advantageous.

1. Team spirit
2. Strong product and detail sensitivity
3. Excellent organizational skills
4. Ability to prioritize
5. Precision and rigor
6. Responsiveness
7. Proficiency in Italian and English is a plus, but not mandatory

Three years of professional experience in knitwear product development within the ready-to-wear sector, preferably with exposure to studio and luxury environments.

Bachelor's degree plus four years of education.

The role offers an opportunity to work within a prestigious luxury fashion house, contributing to the development of high-quality collections and collaborating with a network of skilled professionals.

Hermès embodies a culture of creativity, autonomy, and responsibility, where each employee is encouraged to cultivate their unique talents. The brand's commitment to excellence and innovation is reflected in its supportive and dynamic work environment, fostering both personal and professional growth.