Hermès Visual Merchandising Assistant

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Hermès is a French luxury goods manufacturer renowned for its craftsmanship, heritage, and commitment to timeless design across leather goods, fashion, tableware, and accessories. Part of the Dior Group, the Maison upholds exacting standards of artisanal excellence and maintains a global retail network of over 300 boutiques, each exemplifying the brand's distinctive identity and commercial vision.

Role & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the drafting of timeless and seasonal visual merchandising guidelines in collaboration with different product métiers, including product display photography, simulations, and presentation recommendations
• Develop and compile in-store display guidelines for individual métiers within designated retail spaces and cross-merchandising presentations across shared areas
• Support the creation of retail animation displays featuring narrative scenographies and product presentations
• Develop process best practices guidelines, including procedures for store openings and operational implementations
• Compile and organize photographic documentation of store displays for internal reporting and benchmarking purposes
• Assist in developing and building visual merchandising training materials and masterclasses to support strategy rollout across VM experts and sales teams
• Help organize and facilitate training sessions, both remote and on-site
• Conduct competitive benchmarking on visual merchandising topics including product presentation, point-of-sale materials, and emerging technologies
• Support regional teams with the implementation of seasonal collections across the Hermès store network

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student in Visual Merchandising, Design, or Luxury Fashion Management, preferably in the 4th or 5th year of study
• Minimum one prior experience in visual merchandising or retail project management
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French required
• Strong retail culture and product sensitivity with a discerning eye for product display
• Excellent organizational and project management skills

Skills

Experience

At least one initial experience in visual merchandising or retail project management; student status in a relevant discipline preferred.

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Visual Merchandising, Design, or Luxury Fashion Management, preferably in the 4th or 5th year of study.

Workplace

Culture

Hermès cultivates a distinctly human and artisanal workplace where individual craftsmanship and creative excellence define the professional experience. The Maison values ethical practices, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a collaborative environment where team members contribute to a shared creative vision across the global retail network. The organization emphasizes both autonomy and collective responsibility, encouraging professionals to bring their perspective to the refinement of the brand's visual storytelling.

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