Chanel Technical Coordination and Quality Assistant — Textile Accessories

Chanel is an iconic French Maison renowned for its couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories. As an independent luxury house, it combines artisanal savoir-faire with global creative innovation and operates ateliers and cross-disciplinary teams that maintain the brand's exacting standards of craftsmanship and quality.

1. Support the technical coordination between design, product development and production for textile accessories (specifications, trims, performance requirements).
2. Prepare and maintain technical packs, spec sheets and measurement charts for samples and production.
3. Coordinate sample development, approvals and revisions with internal teams and external suppliers; manage sample tracking and version control.
4. Participate in quality control activities: inspections, non‑conformity identification, root‑cause follow-up and corrective action tracking.
5. Liaise with suppliers and ateliers to ensure material and trim compliance with internal quality standards and timelines.
6. Monitor production schedules and escalate delays or quality risks to the technical manager.
7. Ensure accurate documentation in product lifecycle systems and support reporting on quality KPIs and sample status.
8. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to streamline handoffs between design, development and production.

1. Enrolled in a higher-education program in fashion product development, textile engineering, industrial design, or quality management (apprenticeship/alternance eligible).
2. Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and a methodical approach to documentation.
3. Good interpersonal and written communication skills for supplier and cross-functional collaboration.
4. Ability to manage multiple priorities and to work to tight development and production schedules.
5. Analytical mindset with the ability to follow up on corrective actions and interpret quality findings.

1. Technical pack preparation
2. Specification and measurement chart creation
3. Sample coordination and tracking
4. Quality control and inspection processes
5. Material and trim approval workflows
6. Cross-functional coordination (design, development, production, suppliers)
7. Microsoft Excel
8. Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint)

Previous internship or project experience in product development, quality control or technical merchandising is desirable but not mandatory; demonstrable coursework or studio experience with accessories and textile materials is an asset.

Currently pursuing a degree in fashion/product development, textile engineering, industrial product design, quality management or a closely related discipline (Bachelors/Masters or equivalent) and eligible for an alternance/apprenticeship contract.

The workplace emphasizes haute couture craftsmanship, exacting quality standards and close collaboration between creative and technical teams. Employees work in a highly professional, mentorship-oriented environment where attention to detail and respect for artisanal techniques are paramount.