Hermès is a French luxury goods house founded in Paris in 1837 by Thierry Hermès as a harness and saddlery workshop. Now in its sixth generation of family ownership, the company remains independent and has expanded into leather goods, ready-to-wear fashion, silk accessories, ties, perfumes, watches, and jewelry, operating more than 300 boutiques worldwide.
Production at Hermès is built around traditional artisanal methods. Skilled craftspeople spend years developing their techniques, and many individual products require hundreds of hours to complete. These methods have been refined and passed down across generations, remaining central to how the company designs and manufactures its goods.
For those transitioning from service, Hermès offers an environment defined by precision, discipline, and mastery of craft - qualities familiar to anyone who has operated in structured, high-standards settings. Roles span production, retail operations, supply chain, and corporate functions across a global network of ateliers and boutiques.