Chanel Assistant Product Manager Intern — Beauty & Fragrance
Chanel — Neuilly‑sur‑Seine: Assistant Product Manager Intern, Beauty & Fragrance (31 Le Rouge), internship starting Sept 2026.
Overview
Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and prestige beauty and fragrance lines. The brand is synonymous with craftsmanship, creativity and discreet luxury; as an employer it emphasizes creative excellence, rigorous standards and international operations across retail, product and marketing functions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Product Management team on the 31 Le Rouge fragrance/beauty project, contributing to launch planning and execution.
- Prepare and maintain product briefs, technical dossiers and timeline trackers for cross‑functional stakeholders (R&D, packaging, regulatory, supply chain, merchandising).
- Coordinate sample requests, fit and quality validations, and feedback loops with suppliers and internal teams.
- Assist in market and competitive analysis, synthesising insights to inform product positioning and merchandising recommendations.
- Contribute to the preparation of launch materials: sell‑in presentations, training documents, POS content and internal communications.
- Monitor project budgets and purchase orders in collaboration with finance and procurement where applicable.
- Participate in cross‑departmental meetings, take notes, follow up on action points and ensure timely delivery of tasks.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s-level programme in Marketing, Luxury Brand Management, Business, Cosmetics/Beauty or related discipline.
- Prior internships (ideally within beauty, luxury goods or FMCG) demonstrating exposure to product or launch projects are preferred.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight timelines.
- Rigorous attention to detail, especially for technical dossiers and regulatory documentation.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills appropriate for cross‑functional coordination and supplier interaction.
Skills
Experience
Student-level: currently enrolled in a postgraduate programme; prior internship experience in beauty, luxury or FMCG product, marketing or project coordination is advantageous (typically 3–12 months).
Education
Enrolment in a Master’s degree (e.g. Marketing, Luxury Brand Management, Business, Cosmetics/Pharmacy/Packaging-related programme).
Workplace
The role is situated in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris. There are currently 165 open positions in Neuilly-sur-Seine on Cerulean, with 11 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.727 open roles, including 101 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.275 open roles — 127 of them newly added.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture of artistic excellence, meticulous craftsmanship and discretion. Teams operate in a highly collaborative, international environment where creativity, attention to detail and respect for heritage are valued alongside professional development and internal mobility.
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.