Hermès Visual Merchandising Assistant (Intern)
Hermès International in Paris seeks a Visual Merchandising Assistant (6-month internship) to support PLV, 3D design and store rollouts starting Sep 2026.
Overview
Hermès International is a Paris-based luxury maison renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, artisanal savoir‑faire and enduring design. As an employer, Hermès combines a long tradition of hand-crafted excellence with international retail operations and a collaborative creative environment that values precision, discretion and product-led innovation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Concept & Store POS (PLV) Visual Merchandising Manager on creative and operational projects related to product presentation and in-store communication.
- Contribute to the development of new point-of-sale materials: collect market needs, produce 3D designs and technical drawings, follow prototype production with suppliers and monitor project schedules.
- Prepare deployment materials and documentation for the retail network: write usage guidelines and technical specifications, collect feedback from markets and supervise local installations.
- Draft training documentation for new furniture and store concepts and follow implementation across subsidiaries.
- Collect, analyse and synthesize feedback on furniture and service spaces to define actionable improvement plans.
- Conduct regular competitive intelligence and benchmarking on visual merchandising topics (product presentation, POS materials, new technologies) and support internal communications.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Design or Interior Architecture programme (4th or 5th year of study).
- At least one prior experience or internship in retail design project management, scenography, product presentation or visual merchandising.
- Fluent in English.
- Strong observational, analytical and synthesis skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Reliable, rigorous, team-oriented and positive attitude.
Skills
Experience
At least one initial experience (internship or project) in retail design, scenography, visual merchandising or retail project coordination is required.
Education
Currently pursuing a degree in Design or Interior Architecture (4th or 5th year level).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.374 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 88 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.797 open positions — 105 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.365 open roles in France, including 125 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Hermès fosters a culture rooted in craftsmanship, creativity and long-term development of talent. The workplace emphasises meticulous attention to detail, collaborative problem-solving and respect for artisanal processes while encouraging initiative within structured, design-driven projects.
About Cerulean
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