Chanel Archives and Documentation Assistant Intern

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Track library orders, including order lists and deliveries.
• Create catalogue records; classify, locate, and shelve books.
• Manage loans.
• Monitor bibliographic publications.
• Assist with collections inventories and indexing.
• Support the History, Documentation and Archives Collections Manager in managing the History reserve, including packing, shelving, and locating works.
• Review paper and digitized archives.
• Process digital files, including renaming, OCR, and classification.
• Prepare archival descriptions.
• Update knowledge databases.
• Produce summaries and chronological records.
• Support the department’s day-to-day work and various research topics.
• Assist in designing and writing documentary dossiers.

Qualifications

• Currently completing a master’s degree in Documentation and Archives, History, cultural policy, or an equivalent field.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Proficiency with IT tools and archival description.
• Broad general knowledge and an interest in 20th-century history.
• Autonomy.
• Rigor, method, and organizational skills.
• Team spirit.
• Service orientation.
• Some initial experience and/or a dissertation in history, art history, information science, or archival science.

Skills

Experience

Some initial experience.

Education

Master’s degree in Documentation and Archives, History, cultural policy, or an equivalent field; applicants may be nearing graduation.

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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