Chanel Fabric Product Manager

Chanel is an independent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty. The brand is synonymous with craftsmanship, creativity and meticulous attention to detail; as an employer it combines artisanal savoir-faire with rigorous product and commercial standards across global markets.

1. Lead end-to-end fabric product development for assigned collections: from trend and material research through sampling, specification and industrialization.
2. Manage relationships with textile mills and suppliers, negotiating costs, lead times and commercial terms while ensuring material quality and traceability.
3. Collaborate closely with design, technical, sourcing, production and quality teams to translate creative intent into manufacturable, costed fabrics.
4. Define and maintain technical specifications, quality standards and testing protocols for all fabrics in the scope.
5. Drive material innovation by scouting new weaves, finishes and sustainable fibres, and manage pilot projects to validate new materials.
6. Coordinate sampling schedules, approve pre-production samples and resolve technical issues during fit and production phases.
7. Monitor material performance against delivery milestones and KPIs; implement corrective actions to mitigate supply or quality risks.

1. Degree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, Fashion Product Development or equivalent professional experience.
2. 3–5 years minimum experience in fabric/product development, sourcing or materials management within luxury fashion or technical textiles.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of textile constructions, finishes, testing methods and industrial constraints.
4. Proven negotiation experience with textile suppliers and mills, including cost analysis and lead-time optimisation.
5. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple season calendars and cross-functional stakeholders.

1. Fabric development and sampling
2. Textile sourcing and supplier management
3. Technical specifications and testing protocols
4. Costing and commercial negotiation
5. Industrialization and production follow-up
6. Trend and materials research
7. Project coordination across design, sourcing and production

Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in fabric or materials product development, ideally within a luxury fashion house or technical textile environment, with proven supplier management and industrialization track record.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, Fashion/Textile Product Development, or equivalent professional experience.

Chanel cultivates a culture of creative excellence and exacting standards, where artisanal know-how sits alongside structured product processes. Teams operate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that rewards initiative, technical mastery and discretion.