Chanel Assistant Project Manager — Strategic Communication & Innovation (Alternance)

Chanel is a globally recognised luxury fashion and beauty house known for its heritage, rigorous craftsmanship and modern creative vision. As part of a prestigious portfolio of maisons, the brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire with a forward‑looking approach to product, communication and innovation, offering a workplace that values creativity, discretion and excellence.

1. Support the Chef de Projet in the end‑to‑end management of strategic communication and innovation initiatives for the fashion division.
2. Coordinate internal stakeholders (creative, marketing, digital, production) and external partners (agencies, vendors) to ensure milestones and deliverables are met on schedule.
3. Draft and refine communication briefs, creative guidelines and project timelines; prepare executive presentations and status reports for senior management.
4. Contribute to the conception and activation of digital campaigns, content rollouts and experiential initiatives that amplify brand narratives.
5. Monitor project budgets and vendor invoices in collaboration with finance and procurement teams.
6. Conduct market, trend and competitive research to identify innovation opportunities and inform strategic recommendations.
7. Support logistical and onsite coordination for launches, press previews and stakeholder events when required.
8. Maintain project documentation, asset libraries and performance trackers to enable post‑campaign analysis and knowledge transfer.

1. Current enrolment in a bachelor’s or master’s programme in Communication, Marketing, Luxury Management, Fashion Studies or a related discipline (required for alternance).
2. Strong organisational aptitude with the ability to manage simultaneous projects and tight deadlines.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an aptitude for crafting clear, executive‑level presentations.
4. Critical thinker with a proactive attitude and a keen interest in innovation and the luxury fashion sector.
5. Ability to work collaboratively within cross‑functional teams and to engage diplomatically with external partners.

1. Project management
2. Stakeholder coordination
3. Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
4. Google Workspace
5. Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop)
6. Digital communication and social media activation
7. Project tracking tools (e.g., Asana, Trello)
8. Research and trend analysis

Previous internships or work‑study placements in communications, marketing or project management within luxury, fashion, creative agencies or related environments are strongly preferred. Demonstrable coursework or project experience in strategic communication, campaign execution or innovation projects is advantageous.

Enrolment in a recognised higher education programme (Bachelor or Master) in Communication, Marketing, Luxury Management, Fashion or equivalent — mandatory for an alternance contract.

Chanel cultivates a culture of discretion, creativity and rigorous craft, where heritage meets contemporary innovation. Teams operate with high standards of excellence, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and an emphasis on mentorship and professional development within the luxury sphere.