APPRENTICESHIP - Visual Merchandising Assistant

Context

Hermès International is seeking his/her future apprentice for 12 months starting in September 2025, within its Retail Activities department.

This internship will be based in Paris.

Main tasks :

The apprentice will assist the Group's Visual Merchandising team with projects related to:


* Coordination of projects linked to product display


* Coordination of training projects related to all scopes of VM (Product Display, PLV, Store Design, Artwork Décors)


* Promotion of our Store Décor


* Internal communication

1.

Product Display:


* Collaborate with the VM Guidelines & Training Manager to contribute to the writing and graphic layout of our "VM Inspiration Booklets," including product shooting, simulations, and writing recommendations.


* Compile photos of store displays for internal reporting.

2.

Artworks Décor:


* Collaborate with the Artworks Project Managers to graphically layout our Artworks brochure, which includes explanatory texts about our artworks intended for our sales teams.

3.

Training:


* Assist in building training materials to support all aspects of VM training (Sales teams VM Induction program, VM Experts Induction program, VM Masterclass).


* Help organize and facilitate training sessions for VM experts.

4.

Transversal Activities Across All VM Scopes:


* Internal communication: contribute to creating content for the VM Community (newsletters on our store openings, presentation materials on VM projects, videos, etc.).


* Competitive benchmarking: conduct regular benchmarking on VM topics (product presentation, PLV, new technologies, etc.).


* Support the preparation and execution of VM presentations.

Profile:


* Student in Visual Merchandising, Design, or Luxury Fashion Management, preferably in the 4th or 5th year of study.


* Strong expertise in drawing software (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)


* Fluent in English and proficiency in French is required


* Strong product sensitivity, an eye for product display, and client-oriented


* Strong retail culture.


* At least one initial experience in VM project management or retail.


* Team spirit.


* Strong observation, analysis, and synthesis skills.


* Excellent organizational and project management skills.


* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.


* Reliability, positivity, and a sense of fun are essential.

Please send your application (CV and cover letter), specifying your availability for this internship.

As a responsible employer, we are committed to ethics, diversity and inclusion.

Join the Hermès human adventure!