Hermès Director of Collection, Belts
- Location
- PantinÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 18, 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 seeks a Collection Director for Belts in Pantin, France. Lead strategic vision across women's and men's collections with creative excellence and team leadership.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and deploy mid-to-long-term collection strategy in alignment with business ambitions across all women's and men's segments
- Develop and communicate a clear product vision with the Creative Direction to ensure distinctiveness, singularity, and consistency of collections from timeless staples to exceptional pieces
- Pilot the collection plan with product leads and chiefs: segments, models, colours, pricing, and pricing strategy, working closely with Technical Development and Quality to align priorities and uphold creative intent through to final production
- Lead regular touchpoints with Artistic Direction and ensure alignment across Commercial Direction, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Quality teams to maintain fluidity of interactions and overall coherence in service of the collections
- Develop each team member through personalized development plans and foster a culture of initiative and co-creation
- Contribute to strategic reflections across the Silk & Fashion Accessories division alongside peer directors
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience
- Significant experience in collection leadership within a creative and demanding environment
- Demonstrated ability to align diverse stakeholders in a spirit of genuine collaboration
- Proven track record of advancing complex projects with agility
- Strong sensitivity to creative universes and understanding of Hermès brand values
Skills
Experience
Confirmed experience of 10 to 15 years, including significant leadership experience in collection management within a creative and demanding environment. Proven ability to unite diverse stakeholders in collaborative effort and advance complex projects with agility and strategic acumen.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
The role is situated in Pantin, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
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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