Hermès Creative and Windows Manager

About Hermès

Hermès is a global maison renowned for its artisanal craftsmanship, refined aesthetics and discreet luxury. Operating globally through regional subsidiaries such as Hermès Middle East, the brand emphasizes creative excellence, meticulous attention to detail and long-term partnerships with specialist suppliers and artisans.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction, design and implementation of Hermès store windows across the Middle East (UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain).
• Manage and develop the Design & Production Executive, providing leadership, coaching and professional development opportunities.
• Own the windows calendar and action plan, ensuring alignment with the global communications strategy and timely delivery of installations.
• Oversee concept development, supplier and production proposals; challenge partners to secure cost-effective solutions that maintain Hermès image standards.
• Manage the annual windows budget and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Source and develop collaborations with local artists for windows, retail activations and campaign concepts.
• Provide creative support to wider communications projects in the region and collaborate closely with Events and Retail Animation teams.
• Monitor the performance of window installations and implement continuous improvements and innovative ideas tailored to local markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in a creative role (e.g., visual/space designer, set designer, 3D designer), with a proven track record executing luxury brand windows or high-end retail displays.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, 3ds Max and Adobe Photoshop; ability to develop concepts from initial sketch through to production documentation.
• Demonstrated experience managing suppliers, production partners and external artists, with strong budgeting and vendor negotiation skills.
• Proven team leadership and people-development skills; experience mentoring and managing direct reports.
• Excellent project management, organisational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines across multiple markets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; strategic and analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with regional cultural contexts and contemporary art/artist networks in the Middle East; willingness to travel across the region as required.

Skills

Experience

Minimum six years in a creative/display role with demonstrable success designing and executing luxury window or high-end retail installations; experience managing a small creative team and overseeing production budgets.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Visual Merchandising, Interior/Spatial Design, Set Design, Fine Arts, Architecture or a related creative discipline preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Hermès cultivates a culture of artisanal excellence and creative rigour, valuing craft, discretion and long-term thinking. The Middle East office combines global brand standards with local cultural sensitivity, promoting collaborative work across communications, retail and events teams.

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.