Chanel Collections Manager
- Location
- PantinÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Heritage, Patrimony & Archives
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 4, 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 Collections Manager position in Pantin, France. Manage heritage collections and coordinate internal/external artwork movements for this temporary contract role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate transport of new acquisitions and collection transfers
- Ensure proper localisation and tracking of all collection items across multiple storage sites
- Participate in collection restoration, mounting, and display operations with collection curators
- Monitor and assess storage conditions and packaging requirements across all reserve locations
- Manage procurement, maintenance, and relocation of collection storage and handling equipment
- Conduct regular collection inventories and verification procedures
- Analyze availability and assess packaging, transport, and mounting needs for internal and external loans
- Draft and oversee external loan contracts and agreements
- Provide insurance valuations and coordinate customs documentation for international loans
- Conduct and verify condition reports for collection departures and returns
- Organize and monitor collection packaging and transportation logistics
- Assess space requirements for new collection acquisitions
- Evaluate collection transfer options between storage sites based on capacity
- Manage relationships with external service providers and logistics partners
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in collections management or heritage conservation
- Significant professional experience in collections management and circulation of cultural property internationally
- Thorough knowledge of international transport regulations and customs procedures, particularly for fashion materials including textiles and animal-origin materials
- Demonstrated expertise in preventive conservation practices and collection handling protocols
Skills
Experience
Significant professional experience in collections management and international circulation of cultural property, with demonstrated expertise in managing diverse collections with particular focus on textiles and fashion-related materials.
Education
Advanced degree in collections management, museum studies, heritage conservation, or closely related discipline with focus on collections stewardship.
Workplace
This position is based in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
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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