Hermès Project Manager, Transformed Materials Development
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 8, 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: Project Manager, Transformed Materials Development – Fixed-term contract (Oct 2026–Dec 2027), France.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive transformed materials developments within collection timelines by identifying materials, technologies, and suppliers meeting Hermès quality standards and responding to creative briefs from the Design Studio and Commercial Collection Direction
- Ensure seamless coordination between Studio, Collection, Procurement, Quality, and other teams throughout project lifecycle, acting as liaison and removing obstacles
- Define and manage project timelines, communicate project progress, and disseminate all necessary information to stakeholders; pilot validation phases and accompany prototyping and fine-tuning processes
- Validate feasibility and challenge partner recommendations; propose solutions during disruptions and guarantee deliverables at each critical development milestone; animate overall reverse-planning with all parties through initial market launches
- Conduct rigorous material and transformation process qualification by controlling partner material proposals, formalizing feedback, orienting next steps to meet specifications, and validating compliance at each development stage
- Partner with suppliers on referencing, trial orders, and material shipments; communicate Hermès requirements; identify and mitigate quality, capacity, and timeline risks; provide visibility on planning and organizational structure
- Conduct ongoing surveillance and sourcing of innovative finishing techniques
- Anticipate industrial framing and challenges during development; ensure production readiness during volume scaling; propose logistics and IT workflow in coordination with Procurement and Supply; initiate pricing discussions; establish quality control tools with the Quality department
- Ensure dossier handovers of materials in development to production teams (suppliers, central operations, sites); accompany teams through pre-series production and necessary adjustments; establish industrialization KPIs
- Maintain detailed documentation of manufacturing processes; develop and enrich materials dossiers and technical expertise; establish development KPIs; ritualize exchanges with trade teams and cultivate a professional network
Qualifications
- Master's degree (Bac +5) from an engineering school or equivalent
- Proven experience in project management and materials development
- Demonstrated sensitivity to materials and genuine interest in manufacturing processes and artisanal techniques
- Recognized for thoroughness, rigor, and intellectual curiosity
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Fluent in French and English
- Willingness to travel throughout Europe
Skills
Experience
Experience in project management and materials development, preferably within luxury goods manufacturing or leather transformation sectors.
Education
Master's degree (Bac +5) from an engineering school or equivalent educational qualification.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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