Chanel Assistant Event Manager — Fashion

Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Apr 30, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an independent, global luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and a distinguished beauty and fragrance portfolio. The maison is celebrated for uncompromising craftsmanship, creative leadership and discreet client service; as an employer it offers opportunities to work on iconic fashion presentations and high-profile client activations across international markets.

Chanel is hiring an Assistant Event Manager — Fashion in Hong Kong to support fashion shows and client activations across Hong Kong & Macau.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the planning and delivery of fashion shows, client events and activations across Hong Kong and Macau, ensuring adherence to Chanel brand standards and creative brief.
  • Coordinate end‑to‑end event logistics including venue management, technical production, transportation, accommodation and on‑site operations.
  • Assist with vendor sourcing, negotiation and contracting; manage relationships with production companies, caterers, AV teams, stylists and local partners.
  • Maintain and monitor event budgets, purchase orders and cost tracking; prepare post‑event reconciliations and financial summaries.
  • Develop detailed run‑sheets, production schedules and floor plans; lead on‑site rehearsals, load‑in/load‑out and execution.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders — creative, PR, retail and client relations teams — to align objectives, guest lists and VIP services.
  • Produce post‑event reports, KPIs and lessons‑learned documentation to inform continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Events Management, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Proven experience in live events, fashion shows or luxury brand activations; experience across Hong Kong and Macau markets preferred.
  • Strong budgetary literacy and experience managing event P&L or cost control processes.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple parallel projects and tight timelines.
  • Confident communicator with experience coordinating cross‑functional and external stakeholder groups.

Skills

Event production and logistics Vendor negotiation and contract management Budget management and cost reconciliation Project management and timeline coordination On‑site event operations and troubleshooting Guest list and hospitality coordination Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Event management software (e.g., Cvent) and project collaboration tools (e.g., Asana or Trello)

Experience

Typically requires 3+ years of progressive experience delivering live events, fashion shows or luxury brand activations, with demonstrable exposure to vendor management, production logistics and budget control in fast‑paced, high‑visibility contexts.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Events Management, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality or equivalent; professional event management certification is a plus.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of exacting craftsmanship, creative rigor and understated elegance. Teams operate with high standards of professionalism and discretion, collaborating across functions to deliver seamless, memorable experiences for an international luxury clientele.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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Chanel

Chanel Assistant Event Manager — Fashion

Hong Kong, China

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