Chanel Cabinet & Prototype Carpenter

About Chanel

Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal architects, scenographers, and designers to interpret briefs, clarify requirements, and confirm deadlines and quality standards
• Produce hand-drawn assembly schemas and technical sketches for fabrication
• Conduct work risk assessments and implement appropriate safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment
• Fabricate bespoke wooden decoration, display, and interior furnishing elements using both traditional hand tools and CNC machining centers
• Measure dimensions with precision and cut, machine, and finish panels and components across the full range of workshop equipment
• Operate portable power tools and machinery to exacting specifications
• Assemble bespoke or specification furniture according to technical drawings
• Execute finishing work, including veneering, painting, staining, varnishing, and first-level electrical installation as required
• Install completed furnishings in showrooms, offices, events, warehouses, and regional Île-de-France sites
• Maintain workshop cleanliness, tool organization, and equipment upkeep to professional standards

Qualifications

• Formal carpentry or cabinet-making qualification
• Minimum 5 years professional experience in cabinetry fabrication, workshop production, and on-site installation
• Advanced proficiency in traditional woodworking techniques including cutting, shaping, joining, and finishing
• Demonstrated expertise in CNC and computer-aided machining operations
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute technical drawings, engineering plans, and material specifications
• Meticulous attention to detail with refined aesthetic sensibility
• Strong safety consciousness and disciplined approach to risk management

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in carpentry, woodworking, and cabinetry, with demonstrated expertise in both traditional handcraft techniques and computer numerical control (CNC) machinery. Prior experience in bespoke or custom furniture fabrication, atelier production environments, and on-site installation is essential.

Education

Formal carpentry, joinery, or cabinet-making qualification (CAP Menuiserie or equivalent).

Workplace

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.

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