Hermès Materials Development Assistant (Apprenticeship)

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Hermès Maroquinerie Sellerie in Pantin seeks a Materials Development Assistant (apprenticeship) starting Sep 2026.

Overview

Hermès is a globally recognised luxury house renowned for its mastery of leather goods and artisanal savoir‑faire. The role sits within Hermès Maroquinerie Sellerie, a division that combines traditional craftsmanship with material innovation to create the brand's signature objects. As an employer, Hermès emphasises meticulous quality, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and long‑term supplier partnerships.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support operational follow‑up of new transformed material developments, including surface finishes and specific savoir‑faire processes.
  • Coordinate with suppliers: monitor milestones, trigger follow‑ups, conduct technical exchanges and collect detailed technical data.
  • Prepare and run project follow‑up meetings with internal stakeholders (Purchasing, Events/Showroom, Technical teams, Laboratory) and produce concise meeting minutes.
  • Create and update material and know‑how datasheets, maintain planning and workflow documents, and keep collection tracking files current.
  • Manage inventory entries/exits for materials in the information system and process purchasing transactions in the IT tool; maintain the development budget file.
  • Prepare ancillary presentations and summary deliverables for targeted sourcing/market‑watch topics.
  • Conduct market research and mapping of existing savoir‑faire; identify relevant actors and produce synthesis fiches or presentations.

Qualifications

  • Final‑year student at an engineering or business school (apprenticeship track).
  • First experience in project management is expected or highly desirable; internships acceptable (beginners accepted).
  • Excellent organisational skills with rigour, curiosity and demonstrated autonomy.
  • Strong written communication and synthesis abilities; able to produce clear technical summaries and minutes.
  • Good command of English; Italian is a plus.

Skills

Project coordination Supplier liaison and technical exchange Technical documentation and datasheet preparation Material sourcing and market research Inventory management and purchase order processing Meeting preparation and minute taking Fluent English Knowledge of leather/material finishing techniques (preferred)

Experience

Final‑year engineering or business school student. Prior internship or early experience in project management preferred; beginners accepted for apprenticeship positions.

Education

Final‑year student in engineering school or business school (apprenticeship pathway).

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris. 105 luxury roles are listed in Pantin on Cerulean, 13 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.727 open positions — 101 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.275 open roles in France, including 127 added in the last 48 hours.

Culture

Hermès cultivates a culture rooted in artisanry, precision and cross‑functional collaboration; teams blend traditional savoir‑faire with material innovation. The workplace values long‑term supplier relationships, attention to detail and an inclusive approach to talent development.

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.