Chanel AI & Tech Innovation Evangelist (Alternance)
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 19, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent French haute couture and luxury maison known worldwide for fashion, leather goods, fragrance and beauty. The brand combines deep artisanal heritage with selective investment in technology and digital capabilities to protect craft while accelerating innovation across product, retail and operations.
Chanel — Neuilly-sur-Seine: Alternance AI & Tech Innovation Evangelist (start Sept 2026). Work‑study role to prototype and evangelize AI across the brand.
Role & Responsibilities
- Scan AI and emerging-technology landscapes to identify high-potential use cases for product, retail and corporate functions.
- Design and run proof-of-concept prototypes and pilots, working with data scientists, engineers and business stakeholders to validate value and feasibility.
- Translate technical concepts into clear business cases and roadmaps to drive adoption and scale across cross-functional teams.
- Organize and deliver internal workshops, demos and training to raise digital and AI literacy among non-technical teams.
- Support governance activities including ethics, data protection (GDPR) implications, vendor assessment and documentation of model performance.
- Monitor project KPIs, prepare executive-ready reports and contribute to an AI & Tech innovation playbook.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s/Master’s or Grande École programme in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Innovation Management or a related discipline (alternance/work‑study track).
- Strong analytical mindset with demonstrable project experience in AI, machine learning, data analytics or product prototyping.
- Excellent communication skills and proven ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Curiosity for luxury business processes, design-led thinking and an appetite for fast prototyping in a cross-disciplinary environment.
Skills
Experience
Prior internship or project experience (academic or professional) in AI, data projects, digital innovation or technology scouting preferred; work‑study candidates with practical proof-of-concept experience will be prioritised.
Education
Enrolment in a relevant tertiary programme (Bachelor’s/Master’s/Grande École) with eligibility for alternance/apprenticeship in France.
Workplace
This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Chanel combines a strong heritage of craftsmanship with discreet, high‑standards professionalism and an increasing focus on digital transformation. The workplace values creativity, cross-functional collaboration and a careful balance between innovation and the maison’s aesthetic and ethical standards.
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