Chanel Packaging Innovation & Sustainability Design Intern

Chanel is an independent, privately held luxury fashion and beauty house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and cosmetics. The brand combines meticulous French craftsmanship with contemporary creative direction and has been progressively integrating sustainability and innovation across product and packaging workflows.

1. Support the packaging innovation and CSR teams in concept development for new primary and secondary packaging solutions.
2. Research and evaluate sustainable materials, processes and finishes; compile technical briefs and environmental impact summaries.
3. Produce prototypes and mock-ups in collaboration with model shops and external suppliers; coordinate testing and iterations.
4. Contribute to life‑cycle assessment (LCA) data collection and preparation of sustainability dashboards and reporting materials.
5. Prepare presentations, technical dossiers and samples for internal stakeholders and design reviews.
6. Liaise with suppliers, factories and cross‑functional partners (design, procurement, quality, regulatory) to follow project timelines and ensure compliance with brand standards.

1. Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in industrial design, packaging engineering, materials science, product design or environmental/sustainability studies.
2. Demonstrable interest in packaging, circular design and sustainable materials selection.
3. Strong analytical capacity with attention to technical detail and manufacturability considerations.
4. Ability to synthesize technical and environmental data into concise briefs and presentations.

1. Sustainable packaging design
2. Materials research and testing
3. Prototyping and mock‑ups
4. Life‑cycle assessment (LCA) familiarity
5. Project coordination and stakeholder management
6. Adobe Illustrator
7. Adobe InDesign
8. SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software
9. Microsoft Excel (data analysis and reporting)
10. Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Prior internship or project experience in packaging, product design, materials research or sustainability-related roles preferred but not mandatory. The candidate should demonstrate hands‑on prototyping experience and a track record of academic or practical projects relevant to packaging innovation.

Enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree (industrial design, packaging engineering, materials science, product design, environmental/sustainability studies).

Chanel combines a heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking creative culture. Teams operate in a meticulous, design-led environment that values precision, discretion and collaborative problem-solving while increasingly prioritizing sustainability and innovation.