Chanel Leather Transformation Project Assistant

Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an independent, Paris-based luxury maison renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and leather goods. The brand combines deep artisanal savoir-faire with contemporary creativity and operates cross-functionally across design, product development and manufacturing to uphold the highest standards of craftsmanship.

Chanel Leather Transformation Project Assistant internship, Paris. Support sustainable tannery optimization and environmental impact initiatives.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support operational execution of leather optimization and environmental footprint reduction projects in collaboration with external expert consultants
  • Coordinate lifecycle assessment data collection in tanneries, ensuring data quality, timeline adherence, and stakeholder communication with product operations teams
  • Participate in leather traceability initiatives and contribute to integration of traceability outcomes across the supply chain
  • Contribute to tannery laboratory activity reporting and transformation KPI development
  • Conduct targeted research and content development including competitive benchmarking, cross-functional analysis, market studies, strategic monitoring, and ad-hoc investigations of tannery process sustainability topics

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a leather engineering program (such as ITECH)
  • Fluent written and oral English proficiency
  • Strong autonomy and proactive work approach
  • Excellent written and verbal synthesis capabilities
  • Interpersonal effectiveness and adaptability across diverse working environments

Skills

Lifecycle assessment (LCA) methodologies Data collection and quality management Project coordination Environmental impact analysis Research and benchmarking Tanning and leather process knowledge Report writing and synthesis

Experience

Currently pursuing a degree in leather engineering or allied technical discipline with demonstrated interest in sustainability and supply chain optimization.

Education

Enrollment in an engineering degree program specializing in leather (ITECH or equivalent institution).

Workplace

The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Chanel fosters an environment where meticulous craftsmanship, creative excellence and respect for heritage converge with rigorous product innovation. Teams operate collaboratively across disciplines, valuing discretion, precision and a commitment to artisanal quality.

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 Leather Transformation Project Assistant

Paris, France

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