Chanel Assistant Project Manager, Bureau d'Études
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready‑to‑wear, leather goods, accessories, fragrance and beauty. The maison combines artisanal savoir‑faire with technical innovation, maintaining a global footprint while preserving a strong workshop and atelier culture. Chanel attracts professionals who value craftsmanship, discretion and uncompromising quality.
Chanel apprenticeship: Assistant Project Manager for Bureau d'Études in Paris. Performance analysis and design studio support.
Role & Responsibilities
- Measure, analyze, and monitor Bureau d'Études performance metrics by collection cycle
- Assess and optimize individual workload distribution across pattern makers and seamstresses throughout collection periods
- Develop and maintain performance dashboards for operational guidance and activity optimization
- Track and disseminate key performance indicators to management stakeholders
- Support coordination of design studies, project management, and departmental organization
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of completed collections and identify risks within ongoing production cycles
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's +4/+5 program (engineering, business, university, or fashion studies)
- Demonstrated analytical capabilities including needs assessment, data collection, and tool development
- Product sensitivity and understanding of luxury fashion production processes
- Proficiency with Excel and Power BI; familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems is a strong advantage
Skills
Experience
Currently pursuing a graduate-level program (bac+4 or bac+5) in engineering, business administration, university education, or fashion design.
Education
Bachelor's degree (bac) with a minimum of +4 or +5 years of continued education in engineering, commerce, university, or specialized fashion studies programs.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Chanel fosters an environment where meticulous craftsmanship meets modern technical excellence. The maison values discretion, collective excellence and long‑term development of talent within an atelier‑driven structure. Employees typically operate in close collaboration with creative and technical teams, with a premium placed on quality and precision.
About Cerulean
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