Hermès Sustainability Project Assistant (Apprenticeship)

Hermès Sellier is a French luxury Maison renowned for artisanal leather goods and excellence in craftsmanship. The Footwear métier sits within the Maison’s network of métiers and combines in-house ateliers and industrial partners to produce and commercialize collections through an integrated global retail network.

1. Support the deployment of the Footwear métier’s sustainability strategy under the supervision of the Sustainability Project Manager.
2. Pilot operational circularity initiatives and contribute to projects promoting reuse, repair and material circularity.
3. Contribute to the Maison’s ambition to eliminate non-essential single-use plastics and support related implementation workstreams.
4. Participate in R&D projects linked to product circularity and sustainable materials.
5. Formalize and document ‘low environmental impact’ best practices for design and production.
6. Contribute to environmental impact assessments of products and assist in implementing improvement projects across the value chain.
7. Help define RSE (CSR) performance indicators and contribute to the deployment of a performance-tracking tool.
8. Assist in improving the quality and reliability of sustainability data and reporting.

1. Enrolled in or holder of Bac +4/5 (engineering school, business school, IEP) or a Master in Sustainable Development / CSR.
2. Strong numerical rigour and ability to manipulate quantitative data.
3. Demonstrated analytical and synthesis skills.
4. Genuine interest and curiosity for environmental topics and sustainability challenges.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
6. Knowledge of Italian is a plus.

1. Circularity initiatives
2. Zero single-use plastic initiatives
3. R&D project support
4. Environmental impact assessment
5. Definition of RSE performance indicators
6. Implementation of RSE performance-tracking tools
7. Data quality improvement and quantitative data handling
8. Analytical and synthesis skills
9. Cross-functional collaboration

Open to early-career candidates and students (beginners accepted). Prior internships or project experience in sustainability, environmental assessment or data analysis is advantageous but not required.

Currently pursuing or recently completed Bac +4/5 in engineering, business school, IEP or a master’s in Sustainable Development / CSR.

Hermès fosters a culture of artisanal excellence, meticulous attention to detail and long-term stewardship of materials and skills. The Maison emphasizes collaborative, cross-disciplinary working and has increasingly integrated social and environmental responsibility into its métiers, offering a workplace where craft, creativity and sustainability converge.