Chanel Assistant Project Manager — Product Evolutions (Work‑Study), Fragrance & Beauty

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Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is a privately held global luxury house renowned for its haute couture, ready‑to‑wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty lines. As an employer it emphasizes craftsmanship, creative excellence and meticulous quality standards, offering roles that combine heritage savoir‑faire with contemporary product and brand innovation.

Chanel — Neuilly‑sur‑Seine: Assistant Project Manager, Product Evolutions (Work‑Study) for Fragrance & Beauty.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the Project Manager on product evolution projects across fragrances and beauty ranges, from brief to industrialisation.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders — R&D, packaging, regulatory, supply chain, quality and suppliers — to ensure alignment and timely delivery of milestones.
  • Prepare, update and maintain technical documentation and product specifications, including change logs and version control.
  • Track project schedules, manage action lists, escalate risks and contribute to status reports and steering materials.
  • Organise sample flows and testing follow‑up, ensuring traceability and consolidation of feedback for iterative improvements.
  • Assist with regulatory and compliance checks related to cosmetics and fragrance product changes.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s level programme (work‑study/alternance) in cosmetic science, chemistry, packaging engineering, industrial engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Strong organisational skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines in cross‑functional projects.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills; capacity to prepare concise technical documents and project updates.
  • Interest or prior exposure to cosmetics/fragrance product development through internships or academic projects is advantageous.

Skills

Project coordination Technical product specifications Cross‑functional stakeholder management Regulatory awareness for cosmetics MS Excel MS PowerPoint Sample & testing coordination

Experience

Work‑study candidate; prior internships or project experience in cosmetics, fragrance, packaging or product development preferred but not mandatory.

Education

Enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate programme (Bachelor’s/Master’s) in cosmetic science, chemistry, packaging or engineering — work‑study/alternance format required.

Workplace

The role is situated in Neuilly‑sur‑Seine, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.

Culture

Chanel cultivates a culture of excellence, discretion and creative craftsmanship, where technical precision and aesthetic ambition coexist. The workplace values long‑term talent development, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and adherence to rigorous quality standards.

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 Project Manager — Product Evolutions (Work‑Study), Fragrance & Beauty

Neuilly‑sur‑Seine, France

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