Hermès Materials Product Assistant (Knitwear) — Internship

Hermès S.A., operating under Hermès Sellier, is a globally recognised French maison renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, meticulous material sourcing and timeless luxury across leather goods, ready-to-wear and accessories. As an employer, Hermès combines atelier-level savoir‑faire with rigorous product standards and a commitment to creativity and quality across its design and production networks.

1. Support the product materials manager for women's ready-to-wear knitwear on daily material and colour management tasks.
2. Source and research yarns and filaments aligned with creative briefs and technical specifications.
3. Ensure material traceability by collecting and organising certificates and compliance documentation.
4. Coordinate communications with spinners, dyers and manufacturers to launch colourways and monitor dyeing processes.
5. Track deliveries of yarns and samples to suppliers and production sites; maintain accurate sample logs.
6. Assist with creation, organisation and archiving of labdips, colour cards (tirelles) and fabric ranges.
7. Prepare boards and visual materials for internal collection and development meetings.
8. Learn and use the PLM system for materials follow-up and data entry; support cross‑product team requests.

1. Currently enrolled in a Master's programme in textile engineering, fashion design, or business school with a focus on fashion.
2. Available for a 6‑month, full‑time, conventionné internship beginning September 2025.
3. First professional experience or previous internship in a fashion environment is desirable.
4. Strong organisational skills, rigor, anticipation and attention to detail.
5. Good interpersonal and communication skills; collaborative team orientation.
6. Proficiency or working knowledge of English is appreciated.

1. PLM
2. Yarn sourcing and supplier liaison
3. Material traceability and certificate collection
4. Colour development and dye launches
5. Labdips and colour swatch (tirelles) management
6. Sample tracking and delivery follow‑up
7. Board preparation and presentation organisation
8. Strong organisational and cross‑functional communication skills

Beginners accepted; prior internship or entry-level exposure to textile/product development within fashion is preferred.

Master's-level student in textile engineering, fashion school or business school with a fashion specialization.

Hermès cultivates an atelier-driven culture that prizes craftsmanship, material integrity and long-term creative development. The workplace emphasizes collaborative, interdisciplinary teams, responsible sourcing and a human-centred approach to design and production.