Hermès Colorist / Textile Graphic Designer
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
About Hermès
SIEGL (Société d’Impression sur Etoffes du Grand Lemps) is a production site within the Hermès Textile Holding, employing around 130 people across workshops that specialise in multiple textile printing techniques. As part of the Hermès textile production network, SIEGL serves both the maison and external markets, combining artisanal savoir‑faire with industrial coordination across weaving, finishing and shipping.
Hermès — SIEGL in Le Grand-Lemps, France seeks a Colorist / Textile Graphic Designer. Full‑time, mid‑level role in print colour development with weekly travel to Pierre‑Bénite.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop multiple colorways from artistic and technical briefs, using strong aesthetic judgement and an understanding of seasonal palettes.
- Produce counter‑typings (reprises) of sample color cards and historical colorways and iterate proposals with the colour referent throughout the season.
- Estimate development times and manage project timelines in coordination with the colour manager; launch and follow printing samples through to validation.
- Collaborate closely with printers and quality control to optimise print quality and colour rendering until sample and production piece approval; provide reference recipes to printers.
- Research and define colour recipes for table printing and inkjet processes per season, validate mats during industrialisation and be autonomously responsible for technical product set‑up.
- Archive working sheets and samples to ensure traceability of collections and regularly report progress to the colouring manager.
- Travel weekly to the Pierre‑Bénite site for cross‑site coordination and sample follow‑up.
Qualifications
- Bac +2 in Applied Arts (textile printing/styling) or diploma from an art school (drawing/infographics), or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum three years’ professional experience in textile infographics/colour development (requisition specifies at least 3 years).
- Proven experience with print sample development and production follow‑up across table printing and inkjet technologies.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in infographics, textile colour development or print production, with demonstrated autonomy in technical set‑up and sample validation.
Education
Bac +2 in Applied Arts (textile printing / styling) or equivalent art school diploma; or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Le Grand-Lemps, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, within easy reach of Lyon.
Culture
The site combines Hermès’ emphasis on craftsmanship and aesthetic excellence with industrial textile manufacturing. The workplace values technical rigour, artistic sensitivity and cross‑site collaboration, and the employer signals a commitment to ethical practice, diversity and inclusion.
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