Hermès Materials Quality Officer
- Location
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Junior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 27, 2026
About Hermès
Hermès Sellier is a Paris-based maison renowned for its artisanal savoir‑faire, uncompromising attention to materials and finish, and a clientele that prizes long-lived luxury. As part of Hermès International, the Ready-to-Wear divisions operate within a rigorous product-quality culture that combines traditional craftsmanship with structured, cross‑functional development processes.
Hermès Selier in Paris seeks a Materials Quality Officer (contract) to manage material quality and regulatory compliance for Men's Ready-to-Wear.
Role & Responsibilities
- Report to the Responsable Qualité Matières et Règlementaire and act as the regulatory referent for Men's Ready-to-Wear.
- Prepare and animate regulatory committees at both Group and Fashion Pole levels; represent the métier in cross‑functional regulatory working groups.
- Interact with Customs teams: manage production attestations, participate in customs committees and ensure completeness of customs data in company systems.
- Advise Studio and Production on the regulatory requirements for new materials and on accurate product labelling.
- Participate in development reviews for collections with material development teams, assessing risks and material specifications.
- Analyse material and component technical data sheets to define material risk assessments.
- Launch and analyse performance tests with external laboratories and suppliers; follow up on corrective actions and material industrialisation when risks are identified.
- Coordinate material quality control processes and manage inspection reports with third‑party control providers.
- Create and monitor material quality indicators (KPIs) and lead continuous improvement initiatives to secure root causes.
- Draft and update métier specifications and prepare, animate and monitor quality action plans; participate in Group material committees (leather, metal parts, textiles).
Qualifications
- Engineering degree in textiles or leather, or a university degree with a specialisation in textile materials.
- Minimum 1 year of professional experience; a first experience in the fashion industry is an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesise technical information and identify root causes.
- Rigorous, proactive, dynamic and effective communicator capable of working across internal and external networks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; confident with business systems — experience with a PLM tool is a plus.
- Fluent English; proficiency in Italian is an asset.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 1 year of professional experience; prior experience in the fashion or textile industry is a strong plus.
Education
Engineering degree in textiles or leather, or university degree with a specialisation in textile materials.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Hermès cultivates a workplace driven by artisan excellence, meticulous attention to materiality and collaborative cross‑disciplinary teams. The maison values long-term skill development, discretion and high standards, offering an environment where technical expertise and craftsmanship are prioritised.
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