Chanel Style Project Assistant (Apprenticeship)

Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and fragrance. The brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire with contemporary creative vision and operates globally from its Paris headquarters. As an employer, Chanel is recognised for high standards of craftsmanship, cross-disciplinary collaboration and fostering talent through structured learning opportunities.

1. Support the Style Expertise project team for European activities, coordinating timelines, samples and fittings across development phases.
2. Liaise with design, technical development, production and regional merchandising teams to track project milestones and action items.
3. Prepare and maintain technical documents, fit notes, presentation materials and status reports for internal stakeholders.
4. Assist during fittings and quality checks; document observations and follow up on corrective actions with suppliers and ateliers.
5. Contribute to trend and material research, benchmarking and the compilation of dossiers that inform styling decisions.
6. Help organise meetings and workshops, capture minutes and ensure follow‑through on deliverables.

1. Enrolment in a recognised undergraduate or graduate programme in Fashion, Product Development, Fashion Management or equivalent (required for alternance).
2. Strong organisational aptitude with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and tight deadlines.
3. Keen understanding of garment construction, fit processes and sampling workflows.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and professional demeanour when interacting with cross‑functional teams.
5. Proactive problem‑solver with attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.

1. Project coordination and timeline management
2. Garment construction and fitting knowledge
3. Sampling and quality-control procedures
4. Strong written and verbal communication
5. MS Excel and PowerPoint (basic to intermediate for reporting and presentations)

Current academic enrolment with prior internships or practical exposure in fashion product development, styling, technical design or project coordination preferred; proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and handle administrative project tasks.

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Fashion, Product Development, Industrialisation, Fashion Management or a closely related discipline (required for apprenticeship).

Chanel emphasises craftsmanship, creative excellence and discretion within a structured, mentorship‑oriented environment. Parisian ateliers and central teams collaborate closely, offering apprentices exposure to high‑calibre processes and cross‑functional learning.