Chanel Assistant, Global Style Development & Coordination (Alternance)

Chanel is a privately held Parisian maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. The brand combines artisanal craftsmanship with global retail and production operations, offering a fastidious creative environment that values heritage, innovation and meticulous quality.

1. Support the Global Style Development & Coordination Manager in day-to-day delivery of seasonal collections across ready-to-wear and/or accessories ranges.
2. Coordinate development timelines and follow up on sample progress with internal teams (design, production, sourcing, quality) and external ateliers or suppliers.
3. Prepare and maintain technical documentation and spec sheets; assist in the preparation of tech packs for handover to suppliers.
4. Track and update PLM or internal tracking systems with statuses, comments and modifications to ensure traceability of changes.
5. Organize meetings, record minutes, manage action lists and ensure timely communication of decisions to stakeholders.
6. Compile data and produce clear presentations and progress reports for the Global Style Development team and senior stakeholders.
7. Support quality checks and liaise with industrialization teams to ensure patterns and fittings align with the brand’s standards.
8. Contribute to ad hoc projects related to process improvement, collection launches and cross-border coordination.

1. Enrolled in a recognised higher-education programme (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in fashion design, product development, industrialization, or fashion management under an alternance/apprenticeship scheme.
2. Strong organisational aptitude with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines in a matrixed environment.
3. Working knowledge of garment construction and technical specifications; familiarity with tech packs and fitting processes.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and professional composure when interacting with internal and external partners.
5. Proactive problem-solver with attention to detail and a methodical approach to documentation and follow-up.

1. Adobe Illustrator
2. Microsoft Excel
3. Microsoft PowerPoint
4. PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems
5. Tech pack creation
6. Project coordination
7. Technical garment specification

Prior internship or work experience in fashion product development, industrialisation, or a related coordination role is advantageous but not mandatory; candidates must be eligible for alternance/apprenticeship placement and demonstrate practical exposure to garment development workflows.

Enrolment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Fashion Design, Product Development, Industrialization, Fashion Business or equivalent (alternance/apprenticeship status required).

Chanel’s workplace reflects the maison’s commitment to craftsmanship, discretion and creative excellence. Teams operate with high standards, combining Parisian atelier traditions with international collaboration; employees are expected to deliver meticulous work within a highly curated, detail-driven environment.