Chanel Administrative & Coordination Assistant — Watchmaking Studio (Alternance)
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- Apr 1, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready‑to‑wear, accessories, fine jewellery and watchmaking. The brand combines artisanal craftsmanship with modern creative direction and maintains a culture of discretion, exacting quality and long‑term investment in creative ateliers and studios.
Chanel in Paris is hiring an Administrative & Coordination Assistant (Alternance) for the Watchmaking Studio — start September 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the Watchmaking Studio, including calendar management, meeting preparation and minute taking.
- Coordinate studio workflows across design, prototyping and production teams to ensure project timelines are respected.
- Manage documentation and filing for technical dossiers, sample tracking and supplier communications.
- Act as a central point of contact for internal stakeholders (design, product, procurement) and external partners, escalating issues as appropriate.
- Prepare and update project status reports, presentation materials and simple budget follow‑ups for studio leadership.
- Organise logistics for studio events, workshops and visits, including travel arrangements and on‑site coordination.
- Support continuous improvement of administrative processes and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Assist with ordering and inventory tracking of consumables and sample components used in the studio.
Qualifications
- Enrolment in a recognised work‑study (alternance) program starting September 2026 — BTS/DUT, Bachelor or equivalent in administration, business, project management or watchmaking-related studies.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast‑paced creative environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; professional French required and good working English preferred.
- Discretion, attention to detail and a methodical approach to document control and record keeping.
- Proactive team player with an aptitude for coordinating across creative and technical stakeholders.
- Availability to commit to a multi‑monthly alternance schedule and to work on site in Paris.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship or 6–12 months of administrative experience in a professional environment is advantageous; prior exposure to luxury goods, watchmaking or product studios is a strong plus.
Education
Currently enrolled in a relevant vocational or university program (BTS/DUT, Bachelor's or equivalent) compatible with an alternance contract.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Chanel fosters a studio culture that privileges meticulous craftsmanship, creative collaboration and high standards of refinement. Teams operate with discretion, long‑term commitment to quality and a hands‑on approach to product development within an atelier mindset.
About Cerulean
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