Store Planning & Construction Intern

The Team

The Store Planning & Construction team is responsible for the document development and construction of all new stores, office and auxiliary real-estate initiatives for Hermès in the Americas region. Our mission is to execute and abide by the designs of our primary design architect (France-based RDAI).

Internship Program

For more than 185 years, Hermès has encouraged a culture of discovery for our clients and our people. We invite you to contribute to this legacy while exploring your own professional future. Discover new opportunities and expand your passions with the Hermès US internship program, Generation H!

As part of Generation H, you will have the opportunity to join Hermès and gain real-world, professional experience as a complement to your academic studies. In addition to the work you will provide within your specific team, you will also attend a learning-focused guest-speaker series that will provide you with exposure to various teams throughout the company; partner with a mentor who will provide feedback and coaching to support your professional skills development; network with stakeholders; and collaborate on a capstone Generation H project.

The duration of the Generation H program is five months. Please note that in order to qualify for the program, you must be able to work during this five-month period. This internship is scheduled for January 11,2027 - June 28, 2027 and this is a full-time opportunity.

All internships are in-person (non-remote) and this internship is based in the Corporate Office located in New York City. Interns are paid an hourly rate of US $20.00. A Full-Time Internship will be scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, and Part-Time will be scheduled for more than 15 hours but less than 35 hours per week.

About the Role

• Support Project Managers with day-to-day project coordination and administrative tasks.
• Organize and track project submittals, shop drawings, and related documentation.
• Assist Project Managers with shop drawing reviews and coordination of revisions as needed.
• Support the tracking and updating of project schedules, budgets, and related documentation.
• Maintain and organize project folders, shared server files, and digital records.
• Assist with uploading and maintaining project documentation on the Hermès project portal.
• Assist with maintaining and organizing the department’s materials and finishes library.
• Support the sourcing and research of materials, finishes, and design-related products.
• Assist with preparing project presentations, reports, and supporting materials.

About You

• Currently pursuing a degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD; knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and 3D modeling software is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn in a collaborative environment.
• An Interest in retail design, architecture, materials, finishes, and construction processes.
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple Project Managers.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential project information.
• Regular in-person work at a Company-designated work location is an essential function of this position.

Company Overview

Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan business model and humanist values. We place people at the heart of what we do and aspire to make a positive impact on the world. The freedom to create, the constant search for beautiful materials, the transmission of a savoir-faire of excellence and the aesthetic of functionality define the singularity of Hermès, a house dedicated to making highly-crafted, beautiful objects made to stand the test of time .

An independent, family-owned company, Hermès is dedicated to keeping production in France through its 42 workshops, The Hermès organization is also a truly global community with a network of 310 stores in 49 countries. Hermès employs more than 15,000 people worldwide with over 6,000 of the workforce being Hermès craftspeople engaged in making artisanal products, nurturing a 180+ year tradition of creativity and innovation.

At Hermès, our actions for sustainable development and corporate social responsibility are founded in values ​​passed down by generations of humble artisans who have shaped the story of our house and the integrity of our objects. The roots of Hermès' success and longevity lie in a sense of responsibility; a quest for authenticity and respect for time and preservation of natural resources. All at Hermès wish to leave a positive footprint on the world, a mission that's at the heart of our commitment to progress. This narrative can be experienced in a series of short films “Footsteps Across the World” available on our website. Link here (https://www.hermes.com/us/en/story/135446-footsteps-across-the-world/) .

Our Commitment

Family is at the heart of Hermès. At Hermès of Paris, we are committed to being a Maison for All, a home where we make efforts to generate, support and advance the values ​​​​of diversity, inclusion and family both within our own walls and in the wider world. At Hermès of Paris we look to create a diverse workforce of talented and unique individuals with different backgrounds, skillsets and worldviews that will enrich our Hermès of Paris family. We support our individual team members personal and professional success through a culture that values ​​equality, individuality and fairness and through an environment where individuals can thrive and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. Beyond the walls of our Maison, we advance our DIF values ​​​​through the work that we do in partnership with our community and non-profit partners.

At Hermès of Paris, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is the policy of Hermès of Paris, Inc. that applicants for employment are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to positions being filled and potential for promotion or transfer which may be expected to develop. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. In addition, personnel procedures and practices with regard to training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, lay off or termination are to be administered with due regard to job performance, experience and qualifications, but without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hermès of Paris, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Hermes, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, commercial information, professional or employment information, non-public education records, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. For additional details or if you have questions, contact us at privacy.us@hermes.com (mailto:privacy.us@hermes.com). Please do not submit resumes or applications to this email address.