Hermès Creative Director, Store Windows and Scenography
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 17, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès Paris: Creative Director overseeing international window displays and scenographic projects. Full-time CDI role in Communications.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee the creation and development of all seasonal window display projects with subsidiaries and creative partners, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets
- Advise subsidiaries on window project definition from conceptual inspiration through execution, fostering culturally appropriate creative responses
- Support artistic talent in designing singular, relevant projects while ensuring technical feasibility, budgetary compliance, and operational viability without compromising artistic integrity
- Identify, meet, and cultivate relationships with artists, designers, scenographers, illustrators, architects, artisans, and other creatives for potential Maison collaborations
- Maintain active monitoring of international artistic, cultural, and creative scenes to continuously enrich the department's talent pool
- Source and oversee scenographic talent for event-driven projects, managing the interface between creative teams, project managers, and external partners
- Ensure creative quality, aesthetic coherence, and narrative alignment of scenographic projects with Hermès' brand identity
- Develop content for international seminars, training programs, and best-practice knowledge-sharing initiatives
- Provide regular reporting on project progress to leadership; maintain rigorous project documentation to capitalize on best practices
- Contribute to defining departmental strategy and managing administrative and budgetary oversight
Qualifications
- Degree from a business school, art school, or specialized program in art history, design, architecture, interior design, scenography, or cultural project management
- 5 to 8 years of experience in a demanding, international creative environment
- Demonstrated strong artistic and visual culture with marked interest in contemporary art, design, architecture, craftsmanship, and creative industries
- Proven ability to identify talent, understand creative practices, and support ambitious project development
- Established reputation for rigour and organizational excellence in managing multiple complex, multi-stakeholder projects across multicultural contexts
- Diplomatic temperament, relational intelligence, and demonstrated ability to build trust with artists, designers, agencies, subsidiaries, and international partners
- Experience in scenography, exhibitions, retail, luxury, design, or cultural production is a major asset
- Fluent written and spoken French and English
Skills
Experience
5 to 8 years of professional experience in a demanding, international creative environment, such as scenography, exhibitions, cultural production, luxury retail, or design sectors.
Education
Degree from a business school, art school, or institution specializing in art history, design, architecture, interior design, scenography, or cultural project management.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
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