Hermès Patternmaker / Garment Mechanic

Hermès Selliér is the artisanal house of the Hermès group, renowned for its uncompromising commitment to craftsmanship, material integrity and timeless design. As an employer, Hermès combines traditional atelier techniques with exacting quality standards, supporting specialist workshops that produce unique and limited-run luxury garments and leather pieces.

1. Fabricate and assemble complex garments by hand and machine (jackets, coats, trousers, hybrid fabric/leather pieces) in accordance with the Artistic Director's stylistic intent and Hermès quality standards.
2. Prepare and assemble components: cutting, skiving (parage), mounting and finishing; operate both hand techniques and industrial machines as required.
3. Perform delicate operations to guarantee perfect drape and fit; verify symmetry, comfort, sharpness and overall quality at each stage and control completed work.
4. Recommend and propose suitable finishes to patternmakers based on material quality and garment type; adapt techniques to different materials including fine leathers and fur.
5. Operate and maintain workshop machinery (surjeteuse, piqueuse plate, pareuse, refendeuse, machine fourrure) and ensure correct use of skiving and splitting equipment.
6. Identify production difficulties, raise alerts and propose practical solutions to maintain delivery and quality targets.
7. Respect and enforce the house's defined quality grades and production standards; contribute to continuous improvement in the atelier.

1. Confirmed expertise in leather mounting and assembly with an intimate knowledge of delicate and complex materials.
2. Excellent mastery of leather fabrication techniques and hand-finishing processes.
3. Proven ability to work on unique pieces and special orders with meticulous attention to detail.
4. Strong organisational skills, proactivity and rigour in execution.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills, team orientation, autonomy and availability for atelier production schedules.
6. Practical mastery of: surjeteuse, piqueuse plate, pareuse, refendeuse and machine fourrure.

1. Assembly of leather garments
2. Hand and machine mounting of complex garments
3. Pattern interpretation and collaboration with modélistes
4. Quality control at each stage of manufacture
5. Problem identification and practical solution proposals
6. Surjeteuse
7. Piqueuse plate
8. Pareuse
9. Refendeuse
10. Machine fourrure

Minimum 6 years of professional experience in couture or luxury garment production, with demonstrable experience in leather assembly and complex sample-making.

Vocational diploma or apprenticeship in fashion, tailoring, leatherwork or equivalent hands-on training in garment manufacture.

Work is organised in traditional Hermès ateliers where artisanal skill and collective responsibility are paramount. The environment values meticulous handwork, cross-disciplinary collaboration between patternmakers, cutters and finishers, and a shared dedication to the house's exacting standards.