Hermès Art Buying & Production Intern
Hermès Sellier — Paris: Art Buying & Production Intern. 6-month internship from Sep 2026 supporting talent research and photo/video production.
Overview
Hermès Sellier is the flagship maison of the Hermès group, revered for its artisanal leather goods, silk, ready-to-wear and exacting standards of craft. The company places strong emphasis on creativity, long-term talent development and respect for heritage while operating within an international luxury ecosystem.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support art buying activities by researching and shortlisting photographers, directors, models, stylists, glam teams and set designers aligned with creative briefs.
- Monitor emerging talents and visual trends within luxury, fashion and photography markets.
- Conduct location scouting and maintain administrative follow-up for talent engagements.
- Assist in organizing and coordinating photo shoots, video shoots and digital content productions, including drafting schedules and ensuring logistical readiness.
- Provide on-set assistance to production teams, ensuring smooth execution and adherence to creative direction.
- Maintain and update talent and production databases; archive assets and documentation in the DAM.
- Contribute to packshot production: define shooting guidelines with Art Direction, manage product flows with the studio and maintain production tracking.
- Coordinate deliveries, validate visuals in digital asset management tools and ensure timely updates of production follow-ups.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a recognised programme in fashion, communication, design or an equivalent discipline.
- Strong artistic sensitivity and an informed visual culture within luxury, fashion and photographic references.
- Excellent organisational skills, rigor in administrative tasks and ability to prioritise under competing deadlines.
- Confident interpersonal skills, able to liaise with creative contributors and senior stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Keynote; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a strong advantage.
- Good command of English.
- Availability for a 6-month conventionné internship starting in September 2026.
Skills
Experience
Beginners accepted; prior internship or academic project experience in production, photography, styling or related fields is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Student in fashion, communication, design or equivalent higher-education programme.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.432 open roles in Paris, including 177 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.867 active listings on Cerulean, 210 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.446 open positions, with 256 posted this week.
Culture
Hermès fosters a workplace grounded in artisanal excellence, creative refinement and respect for craft. The maison promotes ethical practices, inclusion and long-term development of talent within an international luxury context.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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