- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.
Chanel is seeking an Architecture and Maintenance Analyst in São Paulo to coordinate maintenance, supplier follow-up and operational support across boutiques and offices, while contributing to openings, renovations, window displays and Wholesale processes. The role supports high-quality, customer-focused environments and requires a completed degree in Architecture or Engineering, intermediate AutoCAD and Excel, and basic SketchUp.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance routines for boutiques and the office, taking account of each space’s and the business’s specific needs; develop preventive maintenance calendars and intervention-history controls in line with technical leads’ and suppliers’ guidance, and manage the opening and closing of service requests.
- Visit boutiques as needed, under the Architect’s or technical leads’ supervision, to follow up on projects, maintenance and installations in coordination with the Architect and relevant stakeholders.
- Provide boutiques with operational support for lighting, temperature, sound, bathrooms, windows, stockrooms, electrical work and joinery, under the Architect’s or technical leads’ supervision where required.
- Support physical improvements that enhance the customer experience at the point of sale, under the Architect’s or technical leads’ supervision where required.
- Identify new suppliers and follow their qualification process, including negotiations and prototype approvals.
- Follow up on and request quotations.
- Monitor the department’s CAPEX/OPEX and identify cost-reduction opportunities without compromising standards or customer experience.
- Support new store openings and renovations through supplier and service-provider follow-up, spreadsheet updates on status and cost controls, with a focus on administrative and operational support.
- Support Fashion window-display development as needed, under the Architect’s or technical leads’ supervision, including receipt of the project, localization for the Brazilian market, and follow-up on sample development and approval.
- Provide administrative and operational support across the Wholesale process, including creation, presentations, quotations and schedule follow-up.
- Support offices and partner suppliers on maintenance matters.
- Carry out departmental administrative routines, including supplier registration, invoice entry, purchase requisitions, service orders and payment follow-up.
- Help create distinctive, welcoming environments and contribute to the highest standards of finish and quality in boutiques and other projects, conveying the brand’s luxury vision to suppliers.
- Translate and apply brand concepts to the local market; build close, lasting relationships with local suppliers and the regional team; bring added value to the business; and work respectfully and collaboratively with the direct manager and colleagues.
Qualifications
- Completed degree in Architecture or Engineering.
- Intermediate AutoCAD and Excel; basic SketchUp.
- Experience in retail and corporate environments.
- Strong negotiation and budget-control capabilities.
- Knowledge of and experience with maintenance are an advantage.
- English is an advantage.
Skills
Education
Completed degree in Architecture or Engineering.
Workplace
This position is based in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.
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