Chanel Project Manager, Embroidered Leather Goods
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 7, 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 seeks Project Manager for embroidered leather goods at Verneuil-en-Halatte facility; manage full product lifecycle from development to delivery.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate the upstream development phase of embroidered products, including liaison with pattern makers, presentation to the creative studio, and management of client modification requests
- Oversee product development risk analysis and lead collection review sessions with clients to negotiate technical and quality specifications
- Pilot the industrialization of embroidered products and establish critical milestones to ensure client commitments are met
- Define quality benchmarks for embroidery in collaboration with the quality team and coordinate with embroidery suppliers on adherence standards
- Optimize delivery schedules and supply plans with embroidery partners; animate meetings with production personnel to ensure milestone compliance and product conformity
- Develop and monitor performance indicators, dashboards, and weekly steering committee meetings with internal and external stakeholders
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization in partnership with external suppliers
- Prepare collection reviews, identify optimization opportunities, track departmental KPIs, and develop action plans for improvement
Qualifications
- Superior education from an engineering or business school
- Significant experience in a similar role at a manufacturing facility
- Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities with excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated sensitivity to fashion and understanding of luxury brand business imperatives
- Leadership qualities and proactive work style
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities with passion for product excellence
- Proficiency with office software and ERP systems
- Fluent English; Italian is a plus
Skills
Experience
Significant experience in a project management or production coordination role at a manufacturing facility, ideally within luxury leather goods or fashion manufacturing.
Education
Advanced degree from an engineering school or business school.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Verneuil-en-Halatte, Hauts-de-France, France, with easy access to 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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