- Location
- Pantin Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 27, 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 Maroquinerie Sellerie seeks a full-time, six-month conventionné internship in Pantin, supporting its Research & Innovation team in preserving and communicating innovation in materials. The intern will organize physical samples, build an Ajaris database and materials traceability system, coordinate archiving logistics, and document and present progress.
Role & Responsibilities
- Archive and classify the department’s physical material samples and monitoring samples for each innovation area.
- Define and select relevant scientific and technical criteria for each innovation area’s classification strategy.
- Set up a digital database using the Ajaris platform.
- Design and develop a traceability system for materials and loan references.
- Work with another intern to develop a detailed understanding of selected material types.
- Manage the archiving-packaging supplier.
- Adhere to work schedules.
- Report progress and present the boxes to the R&I Chemistry Manager and the R&I Engineer.
- Draft reports and meeting minutes.
Qualifications
- Hold, or be currently pursuing, a Bac+5 qualification in scientific documentation, information management or data management.
- Knowledge of material properties and characterization techniques is an advantage.
- Demonstrate rigor and a methodical approach.
- Have a strong eye for detail and precision.
- Be able to translate needs and communicate effectively.
- Demonstrate autonomy and critical thinking.
Skills
Education
Bac+5 in scientific documentation, information management or data management; candidates currently pursuing this qualification are accepted.
Workplace
This position is based in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of 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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