Hermès Assistant Textile Designer (Internship)

About Hermès

Hermès Maison is the home and lifestyle division of Hermès, the French luxury house renowned for artisanal savoir‑faire across leather, silk and decorative arts. Operating alongside Hermès’ core maisons, Hermès Maison develops furniture, textiles, decorative objects and tableware with an emphasis on craftsmanship, refined materials and enduring design.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Art de Vivre design team in the development of new home objects, textiles, cushions and accessories from concept to collection.
• Produce graphic research, compositions and scale adaptations from existing drawings for a range of objects in the collection.
• Prepare technical sketches, 3D simulations, colourways, colouration sheets and material nomenclatures for review and prototyping.
• Conduct competitive and market research across relevant sectors (textiles, furniture, décor, child, travel accessories, tableware) to inform creative direction.
• Compile iconographic research and define coordinated colour ranges and thematic universes for collection planning.
• Design and layout internal presentation materials and visual supports for creative reviews with Direction de Création.
• Organise studio documentation and prepare meeting materials; coordinate with operational teams for prototype development and calendar deadlines.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a recognised programme in textile design and/or graphic design; combined training in product design is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of textile techniques, materials and colour theory; proven colourist sensibility.
• Keen interest in design, architecture and contemporary art, with active awareness of trends in interior living and child universes.
• Curiosity, cultural literacy and a proactive approach to research and trend analysis.
• Highly organised, precise and able to work autonomously within multidisciplinary teams and to meet strict timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with stakeholders at all stages of creation and prototype production.

Skills

Experience

Entry-level — suitable for students or recent graduates; beginners accepted. Prior academic project work or internships in textile, surface or product design preferred.

Education

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a textile design, graphic design or product design programme; double-specialisation in product/design is a plus.

Workplace

Culture

The Hermès Maison studio prioritises artisanal excellence, meticulous attention to materials and a collaborative creative process. The environment values curiosity, rigorous craft knowledge and a long‑term view of design, within a luxury house committed to inclusion and ethical practices.

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