Chanel Collections Project Manager — Leather Goods & Small Leather Goods

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Employment
Contract
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Mar 20, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an independent, privately held Maison renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and leather goods. The brand is synonymous with meticulous craftsmanship, timeless design and rigorous quality standards, and sustains a vertically integrated approach that combines creative ateliers, product innovation and artisanal savoir‑faire.

Chanel — Paris: Contract Project Manager for Leather Goods & Small Leather Goods Collections (CDD). Lead product development and sampling for handbag and accessory collections.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end project management for leather goods and small leather goods collections, ensuring on-time delivery from concept to production.
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders — design, development, technical offices, sourcing, production, quality and merchandising — to advance collection milestones and approval gates.
  • Manage sampling cycles: oversee prototype development, fit sessions, iterations and validation of final samples.
  • Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation and specifications (tech packs, materials lists, trim and hardware specs).
  • Control and track project timelines, budgets and costings; escalate and resolve risks that threaten launch schedules or quality standards.
  • Liaise with external suppliers and workshops, organize factory follow-ups and support industrialization of new models.
  • Ensure conformity with Chanel’s quality, brand and regulatory standards throughout development and production phases.
  • Prepare presentation materials and status reports for leadership reviews and collection launches.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience managing product development projects for leather goods or accessories within luxury fashion or premium accessories brands.
  • Strong understanding of leather materials, leathersourcing, hardware, construction techniques and workmanship standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex timelines and multiple concurrent projects with rigorous attention to detail.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across creative and technical teams.
  • Familiarity with prototype workflows, technical specifications and factory/supplier coordination.
  • Fluent organizational skills with a results-oriented, problem-solving mindset.

Skills

Product development for leather goods and accessories Collection programme and timeline management Sampling and prototype coordination Technical specifications and tech-pack oversight Supplier and factory liaison Cost control and basic costing methodology Quality assurance and compliance Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management

Experience

Typically 3–5 years of experience in product development or collections project management for leather goods, accessories or handbags at a luxury or premium brand. Demonstrated track record delivering collections to schedule and quality expectations.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Fashion Design, Product Development, Industrial Design, Leather Technology or a related discipline.

Workplace

The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Chanel cultivates a culture of artisanal excellence, creative rigor and discretion, where heritage craftsmanship coexists with innovation. Teams operate collaboratively across ateliers and offices, prioritizing meticulous quality, long-term supplier relationships and respect for the Maison’s design codes.

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