Chanel Sustainable Design Project Manager

Pantin • France

Friday, April 4, 2025

Chanel, a distinguished independent entity within the luxury fashion industry, is renowned for its commitment to creative freedom, human potential, and positive global impact. As part of the esteemed Chanel Parfums Beauté division, the company is dedicated to unveiling the unique beauty of every woman through its exquisite range of perfumes, makeup, and skincare products. With a robust research and innovation arm, Chanel Parfums Beauté employs over 250 scientists across five research centers, all focused on understanding women's needs and advancing product performance to shape the future of Chanel offerings.

1. Lead the sustainable design approach for Chanel Research's cosmetic raw materials throughout their lifecycle.
2. Contribute to the development of a sustainable design management and prioritization tool.
3. Manage environmental data for all Chanel Research cosmetic raw materials.
4. Prioritize and implement improvement action plans.
5. Collaborate with suppliers and partners to gather missing data and oversee action plans.
6. Ensure new raw materials meet sustainable design objectives before entering the portfolio.
7. Design and manage sustainable design projects for Chanel's strategic plant-based supply chains.
8. Conduct active monitoring of sustainable innovation topics and participate in relevant events.
9. Implement and monitor Life Cycle Assessment projects for Chanel's supply chain ingredients.
10. Manage co-product valorization projects by developing scenarios and new cosmetic ingredients.
11. Develop recommendations and lead action plans to reduce the environmental footprint of Chanel's supply chain ingredients.

1. Master's degree in Chemistry or Process Engineering.
2. Strong knowledge of natural molecules and their extraction processes.
3. Sensitivity to sustainable development issues.

1. Proficiency in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools.
2. Strong organizational skills.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit.
4. Advanced Excel skills.
5. Data manipulation proficiency.

Relevant experience in sustainable design or a related field, with a focus on natural molecules and sustainable development.

Master's degree in Chemistry or Process Engineering.

Immersion in a dynamic, innovative, and learning environment centered around creativity and human values.

Chanel fosters a dynamic and innovative workplace culture where creativity and human values are paramount. The company values diversity in all its forms, recognizing that the uniqueness of each individual contributes to the richness of its teams. Employees are encouraged to engage with a diverse array of experts, benefiting from unique methods and processes across creative, development, and industrialization domains.