Chanel Assistant Designer — Objects, Gifting & Small Leather Goods (Internship)
Chanel in Paris seeks an Assistant Designer (Intern) for Objects, Gifting & Small Leather Goods — Internship starting September 2026.
Overview
Chanel is a private, independent Maison renowned for its heritage-driven luxury fashion, leather goods, accessories and haute couture. As an employer, Chanel combines meticulous artisanal savoir‑faire with creative innovation across ateliers and global offices, offering a structured professional environment within a prestigious global luxury house.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the design team in concept development for objects, gifting and small leather goods: research, moodboards and trend reporting.
- Produce and refine sketches, technical drawings and presentation materials for design reviews and internal approvals.
- Collaborate with materials and trims teams to source leathers, fabrics and hardware appropriate to concept and price points.
- Follow up on prototyping and sample stages with ateliers and external workshops, ensuring conformity to design intent and timelines.
- Assist in preparing technical dossiers and spec sheets for production handover.
- Coordinate with cross‑functional partners (product development, sourcing, production) to track project milestones.
- Support administrative tasks for the design unit, including sample libraries, archiving and meeting coordination.
- Contribute to fittings and product evaluations, documenting feedback and suggested adjustments.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a recognized degree programme in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, Product Design or equivalent.
- Portfolio demonstrating accessories and/or small leather goods projects, including sketches, prototypes and technical detail.
- Strong hand‑drawing and technical sketching capabilities with clear visual presentation skills.
- Good understanding of materials, trims and construction methods specific to small leather goods.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and respect strict deadlines.
- Professional discretion, attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.
Skills
Experience
Internship-level position; academic project work or previous internships in accessories or product design preferred. A demonstrable portfolio of accessories or small leather goods is required.
Education
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, Product Design, Industrial Design or a closely related field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.360 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 132 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.778 open positions — 149 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.346 open roles in France, including 189 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Chanel places a premium on craftsmanship, creativity and rigorous quality standards, fostering a culture where artisanal savoir‑faire meets contemporary design. Teams operate in a collaborative, atelier‑oriented environment that values discretion, precision and long‑term professional development.
About Cerulean
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