Chanel Assistant Project Manager — Embroidery (Alternance)

Chanel is an independent French luxury house distinguished by its haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty divisions. Renowned for artisanal savoir‑faire and exacting quality standards, the brand combines heritage craft workshops with selective innovation. As an employer, Chanel emphasises craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail and long‑term talent development across its ateliers and global operations.

1. Support the Embroidery Project Manager in planning and executing embroidery projects from prototype to production, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
2. Collect, analyse and report performance metrics (lead times, defect rates, productivity) to identify improvement opportunities and measure the impact of corrective actions.
3. Map processes and participate in root‑cause analysis, proposing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with ateliers and suppliers.
4. Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders (product development, production, quality, sourcing) and prepare documentation, technical dossiers and project trackers.
5. Assist with quality control checks on samples and production runs, flagging non‑conformities and following up on corrective measures.
6. Organise project meetings, minute actions, update project plans and support change management activities related to new processes or tooling.

1. Enrolment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in textile engineering, industrial engineering, fashion/garment technology, production management or equivalent.
2. Strong analytical aptitude and comfort working with performance metrics and process data.
3. Good organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
4. Fluent written and spoken French is typically required by the role (not explicitly stated in source); professional working knowledge of English is advantageous.
5. Proactive mindset with demonstrable interest in embroidery, textile manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.

1. Project coordination
2. Process mapping and root‑cause analysis
3. KPI monitoring and data analysis
4. Quality control and issue tracking
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
6. Presentation preparation in PowerPoint
7. Stakeholder communication and cross‑functional collaboration

Suitable for a candidate currently enrolled in higher education; prior internships or project experience in textiles, embroidery, production, or continuous improvement is advantageous but not mandatory.

Currently enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's or Master's programme (textile engineering, industrial engineering, fashion technology, production/operations management or equivalent).

The workplace culture privileges artisanal excellence, discretion and collaborative craftsmanship. Teams operate at the intersection of time‑honoured techniques and measured innovation, offering hands‑on exposure to high‑quality production standards and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.