Hermès Assistant, Collections Conservation (Intern) — Emile Hermès Collection

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Employment Internship
Seniority Intern
Department Heritage, Patrimony & Archives
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted Apr 12, 2026
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Hermès — Paris: 6-month internship as Assistant, Collections Conservation for the Emile Hermès Collection. Start Sept 2026; based in Paris with regular trips to Pantin.

Overview

Hermès is an independent Parisian maison renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, meticulous quality and a family-rooted approach to luxury. The Maison combines traditional savoir‑faire with contemporary creativity across multiple métiers and maintains a long-term commitment to heritage, craftsmanship and design.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Assist the Cultural Heritage Department and Artistic Director in the material management and preventive conservation of the Emile Hermès Collection, including handling, installation and location tracking of objects.
  • Receive and process new acquisitions; install works in storage; monitor transfers and locations between reserves.
  • Coordinate logistics for restorations, framing, mounting and transport; prepare packing specifications, packing lists and condition reports for loans and exhibitions; supervise condition checking and packing operations.
  • Mark and label objects as required; order packaging and conservation supplies; participate in collection handling during museum events, maintenance or works.
  • Maintain and enrich the photographic catalogue (Ajaris): create inventory records, take and upload photographs, and update existing object files.
  • Perform occasional physical inventories (récolement), draft object labels and notices for loans, publications or store displays, and conduct documentary research to support curatorial projects.

Qualifications

  • Advanced studies in art history, collection management, museum studies or cultural heritage administration; training or experience in preventive conservation is an asset.
  • Practical knowledge of collection documentation and inventory procedures; familiarity with Ajaris is a plus.
  • Strong written communication and drafting skills for condition reports, labels and notices.
  • Fluent English (spoken and written); precision, rigor and methodical working habits.
  • Interest in cultural heritage, artistic sensitivity, strong interpersonal skills and capacity for teamwork.

Skills

Ajaris Photographic documentation of works Inventory management and cataloguing Condition reporting and object marking Packing, crating and logistics for loans/exhibitions Preventive conservation principles Documentary research

Experience

Open to students and recent graduates; beginners accepted. This is a structured six-month internship focused on practical, on-site conservation and collection management tasks.

Education

Higher education (Bachelor's or Master's level) in art history, museum studies, collection management or related cultural heritage discipline; complementary training or experience in preventive conservation desirable.

Workplace

The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

The Maison emphasises artisanal excellence, respect for heritage and a collaborative, craft‑centred workplace. Employees work within a culture that values precision, creativity and long‑term stewardship of cultural assets.

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