Hermès Materials Development Project Assistant (Textiles) – Apprenticeship

About Hermès

Hermès is a French maison renowned for its artisanal leather goods, textiles and accessories, with a global reputation for exceptional materials and craftsmanship. The role sits within Hermès' Development & Innovation Materials division, where technical excellence, supplier partnerships and product singularity drive the creation of the House's collections.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end development cycle for printed textiles, leathers and straps from project launch through final validation and showroom presentation.
• Coordinate closely with suppliers, participate in follow-up meetings and manage supplier communications and escalations.
• Maintain and animate collection tracking documents, ensuring up-to-date presentation files and archival of material references.
• Monitor development schedules, produce regular reporting and perform follow-ups to ensure milestones are met.
• Prepare and participate in collection and studio meetings; draft meeting minutes and track resulting action items.
• Facilitate meetings and logistics related to podiums, event teams and showroom activities.
• Perform operational management of development tracking and archival processes.
• Extract, analyse and synthesise data to support decision-making and reporting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bac+5 engineering programme or equivalent master's-level course (engineering school).
• Strong material sensitivity with a particular interest in high-quality objects and textiles.
• First professional experience or internship in the textile sector; beginners accepted.
• Organised, rigorous, autonomous and reliable with good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication and presentation abilities; capable of formatting documents and producing clear reportings.

Skills

Experience

First experience in the textile or materials development environment is desirable; candidates without extensive prior experience are accepted provided they are enrolled in the required academic programme.

Education

Enrolled in a Bac+5 engineering degree (École d'ingénieurs) or equivalent master's-level programme.

Workplace

Culture

Hermès fosters a culture rooted in meticulous craftsmanship, high-quality materials and long-term supplier relationships. The workplace values precision, collaborative problem-solving and respect for artisanal savoir-faire, alongside commitments to ethics, diversity and inclusion.

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