Hermès Materials Product Assistant (Knitwear) — Internship
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- Mar 25, 2026
About Hermès
Hermès S.A., operating under Hermès Sellier, is a globally recognised French maison renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, meticulous material sourcing and timeless luxury across leather goods, ready-to-wear and accessories. As an employer, Hermès combines atelier-level savoir‑faire with rigorous product standards and a commitment to creativity and quality across its design and production networks.
Hermès — Materials Product Assistant (Knitwear) internship in Pantin. 6‑month full‑time placement starting Sep 2025 for women's ready‑to‑wear materials.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the product materials manager for women's ready-to-wear knitwear on daily material and colour management tasks.
- Source and research yarns and filaments aligned with creative briefs and technical specifications.
- Ensure material traceability by collecting and organising certificates and compliance documentation.
- Coordinate communications with spinners, dyers and manufacturers to launch colourways and monitor dyeing processes.
- Track deliveries of yarns and samples to suppliers and production sites; maintain accurate sample logs.
- Assist with creation, organisation and archiving of labdips, colour cards (tirelles) and fabric ranges.
- Prepare boards and visual materials for internal collection and development meetings.
- Learn and use the PLM system for materials follow-up and data entry; support cross‑product team requests.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master's programme in textile engineering, fashion design, or business school with a focus on fashion.
- Available for a 6‑month, full‑time, conventionné internship beginning September 2025.
- First professional experience or previous internship in a fashion environment is desirable.
- Strong organisational skills, rigor, anticipation and attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills; collaborative team orientation.
- Proficiency or working knowledge of English is appreciated.
Skills
Experience
Beginners accepted; prior internship or entry-level exposure to textile/product development within fashion is preferred.
Education
Master's-level student in textile engineering, fashion school or business school with a fashion specialization.
Workplace
This position is based in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Hermès cultivates an atelier-driven culture that prizes craftsmanship, material integrity and long-term creative development. The workplace emphasizes collaborative, interdisciplinary teams, responsible sourcing and a human-centred approach to design and production.
About Cerulean
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