- Location
- Pantin Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 16, 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 offers three full-time, six-month internship placements, starting in the first half of 2027, in its Footwear Industrial Division in Pantin. The assistant supports development of women’s elegant, sport and city footwear, coordinating product data, prototypes, manufacturers, development tools and cross-functional requests.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Development team in its exchanges with manufacturers during product development and industrialisation.
- Catalogue footwear components made using different techniques and understand their specific characteristics.
- Support information systems, particularly PLM, and ensure collection and product data are accurate in the system.
- Work with the Collection, Style, Materials Development, Quality, Purchasing and Production teams, as well as external manufacturers.
- Receive finished products, track them and participate in checking their conformity with the Development team.
- Help organise prototype approval meetings.
- Create and update development tracking tools, including prototype tracking, model sheets, industrialisation tracking, price tables and KPIs.
- Help monitor development stock and send pairs to external manufacturers and suppliers following development and industrialisation meetings.
- Help process requests from other Footwear business teams, including Style, Commercial, Product Development, Quality and Collection.
- Help source and develop components and different techniques.
- Help track metal accessories sent to manufacturers for prototype and sample production.
- Participate in invoice tracking and credit note requests.
Qualifications
- Currently studying at a business, engineering or fashion school, or university, or following an equivalent course.
- Must have an internship agreement covering the full six-month period.
- Rigorous, organised and reliable.
- Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit.
- Product sensitivity.
- Italian proficiency is an advantage.
Skills
Education
Currently studying at a business, engineering or fashion school, or university, or following an equivalent course.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.
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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.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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