Hermès Materials Library Project Assistant
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- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- Mar 31, 2026
About Hermès
Hermès Sellier is the house of Hermès, an independent French luxury maison renowned for artisanal leatherwork, silk, ready-to-wear and accessories. The brand cultivates craftsmanship, meticulous material research and long-term creative partnerships; its ateliers and specialist teams emphasize heritage, product excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Hermès — Materials Library Project Assistant (apprenticeship) in Pantin, France. Apprenticeship from Sept 2026 supporting the materials library and digital rollout.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate intake, cataloguing and integration of regular sample campaigns into the materials library collection.
- Maintain and update stock and inventory tracking tables for materials and samples.
- Produce and maintain activity reporting and key performance indicators for the materiauthèque.
- Support collection-routine activities with partner teams at each seasonal collection (collection of samples and metadata).
- Manage loans to internal métiers: prepare material loans, track returns and perform follow-ups and reminders.
- Conduct material and colour research to identify missing references and strengthen the collection.
- Support deployment and upkeep of the digital materials library: collect information, update tracking tools and assist partner teams.
- Create and update material identity sheets and thematic dossiers for the physical and digital library.
- Contribute to the design of user journeys for the physical and digital space and draft explanatory labels and fiches.
- Where appropriate, welcome and guide visiting groups for discovery tours of the materiauthèque.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Bac+3 to Bac+5 programme (Engineering school, School of Design, IFM, Art School, École du Louvre Master in heritage professions or comparable curriculum).
- Strong sensibility for materials and interest in high-quality objects and finishes.
- Seriousness, autonomy, rigor and excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable working with multiple internal partners.
- Very good written communication and drafting skills.
- Full command of Pack Office; familiarity with Power BI is a plus.
- Eligible for an apprenticeship (alternance) contract beginning September 2026.
Skills
Experience
Open to students and early-career candidates; professional experience is not required. Previous internships in materials, product development, museum/heritage, or library/archive environments will be considered an asset.
Education
Current student in a Bac+3 to Bac+5 programme (Engineering, Design, IFM, Art School, École du Louvre Master or equivalent).
Workplace
This position is based in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Hermès fosters a culture of meticulous craftsmanship, creative excellence and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The workplace values material knowledge and heritage while encouraging autonomy, respect and inclusion across its ateliers and specialist teams.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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