Store Planning & Construction Intern (2027 Semester 1) - Generation H

Hermès • New York, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Store Planning & Construction team develops documents and oversees construction for new stores, offices, and other real-estate initiatives across the Americas, executing the designs of Hermès’ France-based primary design architect, RDAI. The intern supports Project Managers with project coordination, documentation, scheduling, budget tracking, materials research, and presentation preparation. The role also includes maintaining project records and the department’s materials and finishes library, and assisting with project documentation on the Hermès project portal.

This is a five-month, full-time internship scheduled for January 11, 2027 through June 28, 2027. It is an in-person position at Hermès’ Corporate Office in New York City, scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, with an hourly rate of US $20.00. The Generation H program also includes a guest-speaker series, mentorship and professional development, networking, and a collaborative capstone project.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• 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.
• Interest in retail design, architecture, materials, finishes, and construction processes.
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple Project Managers.
• Professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle confidential project information.
• Ability to work in person regularly at a company-designated work location.
• Ability to work for the full five-month internship period.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

• 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 coordinate revisions as needed.
• Support tracking and updating 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 sourcing and research of materials, finishes, and design-related products.
• Assist with preparing project presentations, reports, and supporting materials.

Benefits

• Mentor providing feedback and coaching to support professional skills development.
• Learning-focused guest-speaker series offering exposure to various teams throughout the company.
• Opportunities to network with stakeholders and collaborate on a Generation H capstone project.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed