Visual Merchandising Assistant (Internship)

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).

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.