- Location
- Pantin Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 12, 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 is seeking a Leather Color and Components Development Project Assistant for a six-month, full-time internship in Pantin, starting in January 2027. The intern will support leather and component color development, supplier coordination, collection tracking, material reference management, and competitive and market analysis within the Materials Development and Innovation Department.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the development tracking of leather colors and associated components, from launch through final approval.
- Coordinate with suppliers and share and maintain collection tracking documents.
- Monitor schedules and reporting, and follow up with suppliers.
- Participate in progress reviews and collection meetings with the Studio and Collections Department.
- Lead meetings related to the Podium with the events team and showroom.
- Prepare meeting minutes and track follow-up actions.
- Update databases, collection documents and presentation materials.
- Manage the tracking and archiving of material references.
- Conduct inventories and organize master samples.
- Analyze data and monitor competitors, trends and the market.
- Contribute to drafting briefs and supporting presentations.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an engineering degree specializing in leather, or an equivalent qualification, with initial experience in the leather industry or a strong sensitivity to materials and colors; an aptitude for reading colors is an asset.
- Motivated, committed and curious, with a desire to learn and the ability to take proactive initiative.
- Diplomatic, with strong interpersonal skills and active participation in team life.
- Rigorous and organized, able to prioritize methodically and attentive to detail.
- Good writing and layout skills, a strong reporting mindset, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Skills
Experience
Beginners accepted; initial experience in the leather industry is mentioned as a profile option.
Education
Currently pursuing an engineering degree specializing in leather, or an equivalent qualification.
Workplace
The role is situated in Pantin, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close 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
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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