Chanel Collections Orchestration Assistant (Intern)

Chanel is an iconic French luxury fashion house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and fragrances. As an employer, the brand is synonymous with exacting craftsmanship, creative excellence and discreet prestige; it offers a structured professional environment where artisanal savoir‑faire meets international commercial operations.

1. Support the orchestration and scheduling of seasonal collections across design, product development and merchandising teams.
2. Maintain and update PLM records, product trackers and internal calendars to ensure alignment with development milestones.
3. Coordinate cross‑functional meetings, prepare concise briefs and circulate timely meeting minutes and action lists.
4. Monitor prototype and sample flows, escalate timeline risks and follow up with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
5. Produce regular status reports and dashboards (sales, timing, deliverables) for the collections team.
6. Assist in fittings, technical reviews and quality checks, ensuring documentation of decisions and revisions.
7. Manage administrative workflows related to collections (spec sheets, trim lists, approvals) with rigorous attention to confidentiality.
8. Contribute to ad hoc projects supporting launch readiness and inventory/production planning.

1. Enrolled in a bachelor's or master's programme in fashion, product development, merchandising, supply chain or a related discipline.
2. Availability to start in July 2026 for an internship period (duration to be confirmed with hiring team).
3. Excellent organisational skills and a methodical approach to tracking multiple timelines and priorities.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills in French and good command of English.
5. Discretion, professionalism and ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders across functions.

1. Microsoft Excel
2. PowerPoint
3. PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)

Previous internships or project experience in fashion collections, product development, merchandising or operations is advantageous but not mandatory; demonstrable exposure to production timelines, sample tracking or cross‑functional coordination is a plus.

Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate programme (fashion, merchandising, product development, supply chain, business or similar).

The workplace culture emphasizes meticulous craftsmanship, creative collaboration and a respect for heritage alongside contemporary business rigour. Teams operate with high standards, cross‑disciplinary cooperation and strong confidentiality, offering immersion in luxury product development processes.