Hermès Art Director, Digital Concept

Employment
Contract
Seniority
Senior
Posted
Jul 20, 2026

About Hermès

This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.

Hermès seeks an Art Director for a 6-month contract role in Paris to lead e-commerce creative direction and digital concept development.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Conceive and develop original digital creative content for the e-commerce platform, including product photography, lifestyle imagery, and branded animations
  • Design and produce editorial content for the website in alignment with established brand editorial standards
  • Drive creative strategy and concept innovation in response to evolving website needs and business objectives
  • Collaborate with catalogue, email marketing, web production, and front-end development teams to execute cohesive digital campaigns
  • Oversee artistic direction across all digital customer touchpoints and merchandise presentations

Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent formal training in applied arts or graphic design (such as Penninghen, École des Beaux-Arts, or ECAL)
  • Minimum 10 years of professional experience in art direction
  • Demonstrated expertise in luxury and beauty sectors
  • Proven track record managing e-commerce creative projects within a luxury house, as a freelance director, or within a communications agency
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Fluent English

Skills

Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Art direction Web prototyping Digital content strategy Creative concept development Photography direction

Experience

10 years minimum in art direction, with specialization in luxury and beauty sectors and proven experience managing e-commerce design projects within a luxury maison, freelance capacity, or communications agency.

Education

Degree or formal training in applied arts or graphic design from an institution such as Penninghen, École des Beaux-Arts, or ECAL.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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Hermès

Hermès Art Director, Digital Concept

Paris, France

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