Hermès Artistic Coordinator Assistant (Intern)

Overview

Hermès is a globally renowned French luxury house celebrated for its artisanal savoir‑faire, meticulous attention to craft and a multidisciplinary creative culture. As an employer, Hermès emphasizes long‑term talent development within its ateliers and studios, fostering creative excellence across product métiers while maintaining a reputation for rigorous quality standards and collegial collaboration.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct continuous research and monitoring to pre‑select designers and creative talents across schools, exhibitions, fairs, shows, publications and online sources.
• Compile and author presentation dossiers for designers, including career notes, concise summaries of artistic practice, past collaborations and curated image selections.
• Act as an international/local scout to identify emerging trends and new voices within multicultural artistic networks.
• Perform iconographic research to illustrate briefs, thematic subjects and interdisciplinary drawing projects across métiers.
• Scan original drawings, prepare scale model prints and produce materials for appointments with Artistic and Creative Directors.
• Maintain and update boards, collection plans and designer files; track progress of drawing projects by métier.
• Refresh presentations related to Studio squares and ongoing drawing projects to support internal creative reviews.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an advanced year of a Bachelor's or Master's programme in art, design or a related field (dual‑training/apprenticeship appreciated).
• Strong knowledge of contemporary art and art history, with access to or involvement in an international/multicultural artistic network.
• Keen awareness of cultural news and emerging artistic trends; curiosity and intellectual rigor.
• Excellent communication skills, initiative, strong time management and the ability to prioritise under deadlines.
• Autonomy, responsiveness, organizational rigor, versatility and a capacity to synthesise information succinctly.
• Collaborative mindset with aptitude for coordinating actions among multiple internal and external interlocutors.
• Fluent written and spoken English; French language ability is optional but valued.

Skills

Experience

Beginners accepted; this internship welcomes students with little or no professional experience. Prior internships or practical involvement in galleries, studios or cultural projects is advantageous.

Education

Upper‑year Bachelor's or Master's student in art, design, visual culture or a closely related discipline (dual training/apprenticeship appreciated).

Workplace

Culture

Hermès cultivates an atelier‑like environment that values meticulous craftsmanship, creativity and cross‑disciplinary collaboration. Teams are encouraged to combine rigorous standards with artistic experimentation within a supportive, internationally oriented workplace.

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.