- Location
- Fontenay-sous-Bois Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 18, 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 full-time Materials Innovation Project Assistant Intern for a six-month internship contract, starting in September 2026, within the Metal Components division of Hermès Manufacture Métaux in Fontenay-sous-Bois. The intern will support materials research, development studies, prototyping, INOVATHÉQUE activities and related documentation and administration.
Role & Responsibilities
- Research potential future materials and maintain qualification databases for materials identified through projects and new developments.
- Contribute actively to Hermès’ Innovation, Exploration and Development initiatives.
- Contribute to INOVATHÉQUE, including its physical and digital materials library, Bambou Lab 3D printer, and photo and video equipment used for presentations and communications.
- Gather client Style & Métier briefs in collaboration with collection development teams.
- Conduct complete studies and deliver 3D files, including realistic renderings, and 2D plans with functional dimensions and adjustments.
- Research innovative or new manufacturing technologies for the group.
- Research and consult suppliers and subcontractors.
- Coordinate, hand over and support prototyping and pre-production runs.
- Draft reference documents to support knowledge capture and cross-functional sharing.
- Prepare materials and product data sheets, document new components, and update and maintain the SharePoint database.
- Conduct long-term research, maintain research notebooks covering ideation tracking or state-of-the-art reviews, document findings, draft procedures and training materials, capture knowledge, archive materials and support handovers.
- Handle purchasing administration, including creating, issuing and sending purchase orders; issue delivery notes and record sales orders; and request quotations for orders.
- Set up and track indicators for the number of materials referenced, processes studied, prototypes produced, solutions reused, workshops or presentations delivered, innovations documented, projects supported and colleagues supported.
Qualifications
- Bac+4/+5 qualification from an engineering school or equivalent university studies, with a specialization in Materials and Design.
- Particular aptitude for metal-related topics, including gold and stainless steel, and metal coloring.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD tools, technical drawings and realistic renderings.
- Knowledge of project management.
- Organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Operational English.
Skills
Experience
Beginners accepted.
Education
Bac+4/+5 in an engineering school or equivalent university qualification, specializing in Materials and Design.
Workplace
This position is based in Fontenay-sous-Bois, 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.
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