Chanel Intern - Footwear Collection Merchandising

Paris • France

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Chanel, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, was founded by Gabrielle Chanel in the early 20th century. Renowned for its high-end creations, including Haute Couture, Ready-to-Wear, leather goods, accessories, eyewear, fragrances, cosmetics, skincare, jewelry, and watches, Chanel is a symbol of ultimate luxury. The brand is committed to exceptional craftsmanship, having acquired numerous specialized suppliers and artisans, many of whom are housed at the 19M between Paris and Aubervilliers. Chanel values creativity as a core principle and places a strong emphasis on human-centric values.

1. Participate in structuring 3 to 4 collections during the internship period.
2. Develop collection plans by theme, shape, price target, material, and color based on Retail Merchandising team recommendations.
3. Collaborate with the Retail Merchandising team on collection development, including prototype discovery and offer sizing.
4. Construct product content and purchasing tools for showrooms.
5. Assist in preparing collection briefings for buyers.
6. Contribute to product selection for press and web highlights.
7. Prepare materials with color selections for visual merchandising.
8. Present the collection to markets.
9. Prepare quantitative and qualitative analyses and reports for the studio and operations team post-showrooms.
10. Draft communication labels for chanel.com for each new product.
11. Review and contribute to training materials for boutiques.
12. Conduct active trend monitoring, follow Fashion Weeks, and create a monthly competitor newsletter.

1. Enrolled in a business school or pursuing a master's degree in Fashion/Luxury or equivalent education.
2. Previous significant experience, ideally in Fashion and/or Luxury.

1. Passion for fashion and creativity.
2. Organizational and anticipatory skills, effective priority management, attention to detail.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
4. Proficiency in computer tools (PowerPoint, Excel).
5. Fluency in English and French, both spoken and written.

Previous significant experience in fashion and/or luxury is preferred.

Enrolled in a business school or pursuing a master's degree in Fashion/Luxury or equivalent.

Chanel offers a dynamic environment that cultivates excellence while promoting personal growth, with opportunities for career development and diverse career paths. Chanel values diversity and is committed to equitable treatment of all candidates.

Chanel is an independent creative house that places humans at the center of its operations. The company fosters a dynamic environment that encourages excellence and personal growth, valuing the uniqueness of each individual as a source of team strength. Chanel is committed to diversity and equitable treatment of all applicants.