Chanel Collection Merchandising Specialist
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 10, 2026
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.
Chanel Collection Merchandising Specialist in Paris – Ready-to-Wear development and product strategy role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute to collection planning and structure development by identifying and proposing product requirements aligned with market feedback, including functional specifications, pricing, silhouettes, and seasonality
- Monitor product development from conception through showroom arrival, tracking product evolution, industrial feasibility, and pricing
- Maintain collection structures (shapes and SKUs) and the modelario tool as the central repository for product information
- Prepare consolidated information for strategic decision-making reviews
- Define target pricing in collaboration with the Collection Merchandising Director
- Support Retail Merchandising forecasts at the SKU level
- Conduct regular benchmarking studies, competitive analyses, and consolidated strategic market readings
- Partner with the Retail Merchandising team on in-depth category analysis and market feedback
- Structure and verify showroom tools including non-conformity documentation, PLM coding, and PEPS systems
- Contribute to collection video briefings by developing supporting materials, preparing product descriptions, and coordinating mannequin styling
- Consolidate and transmit product expertise documentation to support collection communication
- Support the Retail Merchandising team during market collection presentations
- Formalize business insights to relay regularly to the Studio Collections and Product Operations teams
- Participate in cross-functional projects related to category development
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of team tools and processes
Qualifications
- 4–5 years of experience in Collection Merchandising within luxury fashion
- Advanced proficiency with Excel, Canva, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated product sensitivity and strong awareness of sector trends
- Rigorous attention to detail with strong organizational skills
- Analytical and synthesis capabilities
- Fluent English communication, both spoken and written
- Proven initiative and dynamic approach to problem-solving
- Resourceful, proactive mindset balanced with respect for hierarchy and established processes
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams
- Genuine curiosity with a consistent desire to learn and grow
Skills
Experience
4–5 years of experience in Collection Merchandising within the luxury fashion sector, with demonstrated exposure to product development cycles, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
Education
Not specified; a background in fashion business, luxury goods management, or related discipline is preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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