Chanel Materials Selection Project Trainee (Work-Study)

Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. As a vertically integrated luxury group, Chanel places a premium on artisanal savoir-faire, product excellence and long-term partnerships with specialised suppliers, offering careers that blend creativity with rigorous technical standards.

1. Support the materials selection process across product categories by preparing technical dossiers, comparative analyses and selection recommendations.
2. Coordinate sample requests, track laboratory tests and follow up on prototype deliveries to ensure adherence to project timelines.
3. Liaise with internal design, development and quality teams to translate creative briefs into technical specifications and material choices.
4. Communicate with suppliers to source materials, obtain costing information and monitor compliance with product and sustainability standards.
5. Maintain and update material libraries, databases and PLM records; prepare presentations and reports for project reviews.

1. Enrolled in a work‑study (alternance) Bachelor's or Master's program in Textiles, Materials Science, Fashion Product Development or a closely related discipline.
2. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent samples and deadlines.
3. Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to technical specification and testing data.
4. Professional communication skills for supplier interaction and cross‑functional collaboration.

1. Textile and material technical knowledge (fabrication, composition, performance characteristics)
2. Material sourcing and supplier coordination
3. Sample tracking and laboratory test coordination
4. Microsoft Excel
5. Microsoft PowerPoint
6. Adobe Illustrator
7. PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems

Work‑study candidates are expected to be currently enrolled in a relevant academic program; prior internships or project experience in materials, textile development or product sourcing are advantageous but not mandatory.

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Textiles, Materials Science, Fashion/Product Development or a related field (alternance/work‑study required).

Chanel cultivates a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and creative excellence, where technical precision supports artistic vision. The maison values collaborative problem‑solving, long‑term supplier relationships and an ethos of continual refinement across all stages of product creation.