- Location
- 24 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré (View map)75008 ParisFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 7, 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 is seeking a Textile Development and Purchasing Assistant Intern for its menswear ready-to-wear studio in Paris, supporting fabric development, collection planning, sales materials and seasonal tracking. This is a full-time, six-month internship starting in May 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Help update fabric books, internal working documents and other materials.
- Contribute to preparing and receiving material swatches and creating fabric sales boards.
- Format key information at the start of the season in working documents, including prices, types, ranges and minimum production quantities.
- Record requirements and orders, and help develop the hit parade using sales boards and fabric books.
- Organize end-of-season fabric archiving, classify fabrics, and inventory the types and ranges received by category.
- Help prepare the collection plan.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree at a fashion, business or engineering school, with a strong interest in fashion and/or textiles.
- Recognized for dynamism, organizational skills and rigor; able to manage several subjects simultaneously with precision and reliability.
- Service-oriented and enjoys working as part of a team in a creative and demanding environment.
- Motivated to undertake a formative internship and gain hands-on experience in fabric development within a major luxury house.
- Beginners accepted.
Skills
Education
Currently pursuing a degree at a fashion, business or engineering school.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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