- Location
- Pantin Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- Nov 6, 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.
The Eco-Design Engineer Intern joins Chanel’s Sustainable Transformation team at its R&D Centre to help assess cosmetic raw materials and embed environmental criteria into formula development. The internship runs for six months, from January to April 2027, and focuses on environmental data, performance indicators, portfolio baselines and improvement targets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Collect, consolidate and analyse data required to assess the environmental performance of formulas.
- Contribute to defining relevant performance indicators for managing product eco-design.
- Establish an environmental baseline for the full Skincare and Makeup portfolio.
- Identify realistic improvement targets for future formulas based on the baseline.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an engineering or master's degree in corporate social responsibility, with a strong environmental management component.
- Knowledge of Life Cycle Assessments and associated factors.
- Strong interest in IT tools and Power BI.
- Scientific mindset, interpersonal ease, sensitivity to environmental issues and rigour.
- Strong synthesis skills and ability to understand technical English.
Skills
Education
Currently pursuing an engineering or master's degree in corporate social responsibility, with a strong environmental management component.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.
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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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