Chanel Knitwear Production Coordinator

Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories and beauty. The house combines artisanal savoir‑faire with global retail and atelier networks, maintaining rigorous standards of craftsmanship, creativity and discretion across design, production and customer experience.

1. Coordinate end-to-end production of knitwear collections, from prototype validation to final delivery, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and quality standards.
2. Create and maintain production schedules, monitor lead times and update planners to meet collection deadlines and commercial priorities.
3. Liaise with internal teams (design, product development, quality, sourcing) and external partners (ateliers, knitting mills, subcontractors) to resolve production issues and accelerate problem-solving.
4. Validate technical files, working closely with sample rooms to approve fittings, yarn counts, gauges and finishing specifications.
5. Track order status, shipments and delivery windows; escalate risks and propose mitigation plans to avoid delays.
6. Control costs by following consumption, yield and quality metrics; report on production KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
7. Ensure compliance with the brand's quality, traceability and sustainable sourcing requirements across the knitwear supply chain.

1. Proven experience managing knitwear production within fashion or luxury apparel environments.
2. Strong understanding of knitwear construction, yarns, gauges, finishing techniques and quality criteria.
3. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple collections and priorities simultaneously.
4. Analytical mindset with experience producing production reports and tracking KPIs.
5. Effective stakeholder management and negotiation skills with suppliers and internal partners.

1. Knitwear construction and yarn knowledge
2. Production planning and scheduling
3. Technical files and tech-pack validation
4. Quality control and inspection procedures
5. Excel
6. PLM
7. ERP

Typically 3+ years of hands-on experience in knitwear production or production coordination within fashion, preferably in luxury or premium womenswear.

Degree or diploma in fashion technology, textile engineering, apparel production, or equivalent professional experience.

Chanel fosters a culture of meticulous craftsmanship, discretion and creative excellence. Teams operate in a highly collaborative environment that values technical mastery, attention to detail and a commitment to preserving artisanal heritage while meeting global commercial demands.