Hermès Accessories Design Intern (Leather Goods Studio)
- Location
- PantinÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- Mar 17, 2026
About Hermès
Hermès Sellier is the leather‑goods division of the Hermès luxury house, renowned for artisanal saddle‑making techniques and handcrafted leather accessories. The studio designs, develops and produces leather collections that combine material excellence with traditional savoir‑faire in a design‑driven environment.
Hermès Maroquinerie — Accessories Design Intern in Pantin, France. 6‑month full‑time internship starting May 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide graphic support for project studies, producing visualisations and material simulations.
- Create Photoshop mockups to simulate leathers, colours and surface treatments on collection pieces.
- Produce technical artwork and production‑ready documents in Adobe Illustrator for development teams.
- Research and refine initial product volumes and form studies to inform prototype development.
- Propose creative concepts and contribute ideas during design reviews.
- Assist with studio organisation tasks (ordering materials, maintaining collection boards and archives).
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a gap‑year or final‑year programme at an art, design or fashion school (student internship).
- Strong sensitivity to leather‑goods design and material culture.
- Curious, autonomous, creative and proactive with a collaborative mindset.
- Organised, rigorous and able to manage multiple small tasks in a studio setting.
- Excellent command of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator (required).
Skills
Experience
Open to beginners and students; prior professional experience in luxury leather goods is not required. A portfolio demonstrating material studies, visualisations or product sketches is mandatory.
Education
Current student in an accredited art, design or fashion programme (gap year or final‑year preferred).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.
Culture
The Hermès leather‑goods studio values meticulous craftsmanship, respect for traditional techniques and creative exploration. The workplace fosters close collaboration between designers and artisans, prioritising long‑term skill development and attention to material detail.
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