Hermès Packaging Development Project Manager

About Hermès

Hermès Sellier is the operational arm of the Hermès group specialising in the manufacture and operational services that support the maison. As part of Hermès Services Groupe, it provides centralized functions — including indirect procurement, production support and quality oversight — to the wider Hermès network. The organisation is known for its artisanal heritage, exacting standards and long-term supplier relationships.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of packaging and printed materials from requirement capture to commercial availability, ensuring solutions meet functionality, esthetic and sustainability standards.
• Coordinate and run product testing sessions with internal métiers and stakeholders; collect, analyse and formalise technical and experiential requirements.
• Define project objectives, establish and maintain project timelines and retro-planning, animate project meetings and ensure delivery against milestones.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal Purchasing and Supply teams to monitor developments, follow up quality tests and control tooling and development costs.
• Maintain and update internal and shared packaging reference and tracking files; create new references and provide procurement-ready documentation.
• Conduct market and materials watch by visiting suppliers and professional shows to source innovations and drive product rationalisation.
• Implement and deploy quality procedures with suppliers and perform regular and ad hoc production controls to guarantee packaging durability and conformity.
• Manage supplier relations to mitigate technical and commercial dependency risks and ensure reliable supply.
• Provide regular, detailed reporting on activity, identify continuous-improvement opportunities and contribute to the definition of the Packaging strategy.
• Line-manage an alternating trainee (apprentice) and provide day-to-day guidance and development.

Qualifications

• Higher education from a business school, art school or design school with strong knowledge of packaging.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an equivalent position, preferably in packaging development within luxury goods or premium product environments.
• Fluent in French and working proficiency in English.
• Demonstrated proactivity, leadership, strong attention to detail, rigour and a pronounced interest in product quality.
• Ability to organise, work collaboratively across functions, respect deadlines and perform under pressure.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 2 years in an equivalent packaging development or packaging project coordination role, ideally within luxury goods or a premium manufacturing environment, with proven supplier management and project delivery.

Education

Higher education (business school, art school or design school) with solid exposure to packaging.

Workplace

Culture

Hermès combines a deep artisanal heritage with rigorous product standards; the workplace values meticulous craftsmanship, discretion, collaboration and long-term supplier partnerships. Teams in Hermès Services Groupe operate as internal specialists, supporting métiers with operational excellence and cross-functional coordination.

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