Hermès Junior Style Designer – Ready-to-Wear Leather
- Location
- PantinÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 1, 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 Junior Style Designer for its women's ready-to-wear leather studio in Pantin, France. Fixed-term contract role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Participate in research and creative development of women's ready-to-wear leather collections, exploring new silhouettes, volumes, constructions, and design details through drawing, maquettes, and 3D volumetric work
- Develop conceptual ideas autonomously from initial research through to concrete realization, demonstrating initiative and independent creative problem-solving
- Conduct iconographic, artistic, and vintage research to inform and enrich collection development
- Collaborate on the development of finishes and details with particular attention to leather treatment and embroidery techniques
- Prepare design documentation and technical specifications for model development using ProCreate and Adobe Illustrator
- Participate in fittings and prototype reviews in close collaboration with pattern makers, workshops, and development teams
- Contribute to aesthetic coherence and overall quality standards across the collection
- Maintain and update collection management tools to ensure organized studio operations
- Engage in daily collaboration with design, development, and production teams to ensure seamless workflow
Qualifications
- Minimum 2–3 years of professional experience as a stylist, ideally within luxury or premium ready-to-wear environments
- Prior experience with leather in either apparel or accessories design, preferred
- Strong sensitivity to Hermès design language, with demonstrated curiosity in art, fashion, heritage, and artisanal craftsmanship
- Exceptional drawing ability and proficiency with 3D volumetric modeling
- Refined sensibility toward materials, finishes, and embroidery techniques
- Expertise in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as ProCreate
- Demonstrated autonomy and structured creative research methodology
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Skills
Experience
2–3 years of professional experience as a stylist in luxury or premium ready-to-wear settings, with prior exposure to leather design preferred.
Education
Formal training in fashion design, styling, or a related creative discipline is expected.
Workplace
This position is based in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of 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.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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