Chanel Assistant Project Manager, Creative Operations (Apprenticeship)

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is a leading independent maison of haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty, renowned for its artisanal savoir‑faire and uncompromising standards. As an employer, Chanel combines a heritage-led creative vision with rigorous operational excellence across global markets, offering opportunities to work at the intersection of craftsmanship, product innovation and high-profile marketing activations.

Chanel — Apprenticeship: Assistant Project Manager, Creative Operations in Paris. Join the European creative operations team starting Sept 2026.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the Creative Operations Project Manager in planning and executing Europe-wide creative projects, campaigns and activations.
  • Coordinate timelines, milestones and deliverables across internal creative teams, regional offices and external suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Prepare and maintain project documentation: briefs, production schedules, meeting minutes, status reports and asset trackers.
  • Liaise with production, logistics and merchandising teams to manage sample flows, approvals and quality control.
  • Assist in budget monitoring and expense tracking, ensuring documentation for procurement and invoice processing.
  • Facilitate stakeholder communication across creative, marketing and retail teams and escalate risks or delays proactively.
  • Contribute to post-project reviews and consolidation of learnings and process improvements.
  • Provide administrative and event support for launches, press previews and in-market activations as required.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Project Management, Fashion Management, Marketing, Communication or a related discipline (alternance/apprenticeship eligible).
  • Strong organisational aptitude with demonstrated ability to manage multiple parallel tasks and deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professionalism when interacting with cross‑functional stakeholders.
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a methodical approach to documentation and follow-up.
  • Capacity to work proactively within a fast-paced, high-expectations luxury environment and adapt to evolving priorities.

Skills

Project coordination and timeline management Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) — basic knowledge preferred Familiarity with project management platforms (e.g., Asana, Jira, Trello) — advantageous Stakeholder communication and meeting facilitation Basic budget tracking and expense reconciliation

Experience

Previous internship or part‑time experience in project coordination, marketing or operations within fashion, luxury goods or creative agencies is advantageous but not mandatory. Demonstrable interest in luxury fashion operations and hands‑on organisational experience will be valued.

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Project Management, Fashion Management, Marketing, Communications or equivalent.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Chanel cultivates an environment where meticulous craftsmanship and creativity coexist with operational rigor. The workplace values discretion, collaboration and continuous professional development, offering exposure to high‑profile creative projects and international stakeholders.

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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