Chanel Assistant Project Manager, Creative Operations — Fragrance & Beauty
Chanel in Neuilly‑sur‑Seine seeks an Assistant Project Manager, Creative Operations (Apprenticeship) for Fragrance & Beauty.
Overview
Chanel is an independent French luxury House renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty. The company combines artisanal savoir‑faire with rigorous quality standards and a global creative vision; as an employer it emphasizes craftsmanship, discretion and the development of in‑house talent across international markets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Project Manager in planning and executing creative operations for fragrance and beauty campaigns, product launches and seasonal activations.
- Coordinate timelines and asset delivery across internal teams (marketing, packaging, legal) and external partners (agencies, printers, photographers).
- Prepare briefs, consolidate feedback, track revisions and maintain a single source of truth for project files and schedules.
- Monitor production milestones, escalate risks and propose corrective actions to ensure on‑time delivery.
- Assist with quality control of creative deliverables to ensure alignment with brand guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare status reports, presentation decks and meeting materials for stakeholders and steering committees.
- Contribute to administrative tasks for the creative operations unit, including vendor follow‑up and basic budget tracking.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in marketing, communications, project management, luxury management, design or a related discipline (work‑study/apprenticeship format).
- Strong organisational skills with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize feedback and present clear project updates.
- Keen attention to detail and a meticulous approach to quality control for creative assets.
- Demonstrated interest in luxury beauty, fragrances or cosmetics; prior internships in agency, brand or retail environments preferred.
Skills
Experience
Work‑study/apprenticeship level: typically 0–2 years of relevant internship or part‑time experience in project coordination, marketing, creative production or agency environments; prior exposure to beauty or luxury brands is an advantage.
Education
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree programme in marketing, communications, project management, design, luxury management or a related field (required for alternance/apprenticeship).
Workplace
This position is based in Neuilly‑sur‑Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of craftsmanship, creative excellence and discretion. Teams operate at the intersection of heritage and innovation, collaborating across disciplines to uphold the brand’s exacting standards while mentoring emerging talent in a global luxury environment.
About Cerulean
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