Hermès Visual Merchandising Assistant (Internship)
Hermès — Visual Merchandising Assistant (Internship) in Pantin, France. 6‑month full‑time internship (Accessories & Silk) starting Sept 2026.
Overview
Hermès is an independent French luxury Maison renowned for its artisanal craftsmanship across leather goods, silk, ready-to-wear and accessories. The brand emphasizes creative excellence, meticulous attention to materials and heritage savoir‑faire, offering a workplace that values long-term skills development and collaborative, design-led projects.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Visual Merchandising Project Manager in creating seasonal VM guidelines for all métiers within the Accessories & Silk pole (silk, hats, belts, gloves, jewellery accessories for men and women).
- Prepare and coordinate VM photoshoots and produce inspirational visual boards and imagery.
- Manage product prototypes and coordinate cross-merchandising VM shoots involving the Maison’s métiers.
- Contribute to deployment of commercial activations and new product launches in coordination with retail teams.
- Develop VM training content and assist deployment of digital learning modules; update the internal HMT self‑training platform.
- Draft internal VM documentation (store bibles, VM bibles) and model POS/PLV elements for seasonal and permanent displays.
- Conduct retail network monitoring and competitive benchmarking; prepare monthly VM reporting and contribute to the internal VM newsletter.
- Provide operational support for showroom and podium events and undertake ad‑hoc in‑store installations; ensure 360° coordination with commercial, collection and supply teams.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a business school, fashion school or design school (required).
- Beginners accepted; prior experience in visual merchandising or retail is a plus.
- Fluent English (Anglais courant).
- Strong organisational skills, rigor and acute attention to detail.
- Creative sensitivity, product aesthetic sense and curiosity with an ability to propose ideas.
- Good observational, analytical and synthesis skills with adaptability and open-mindedness.
- Team spirit and a positive, professional attitude.
Skills
Experience
Open to beginners; prior internship or practical experience in visual merchandising or retail is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Currently enrolled in a business, fashion or design programme (undergraduate or postgraduate).
Workplace
This position is based in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris. Cerulean lists 105 open roles in Pantin, including 13 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
Hermès cultivates a culture of artisanal excellence and creative rigor, where craftsmanship and aesthetic refinement guide daily work. The Maison promotes cross‑disciplinary collaboration, professional development and respect for diversity within a collegial, design‑driven environment.
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.