Chanel Embroidery Design Assistant Intern

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support embroidery designers in creating ready-to-wear collections.
• Create graphics, drawings, embroidery placements, Photoshop simulations and collages.
• Track the dispatch and receipt of archives and samples.
• Archive samples.
• Assist with the day-to-day management of the embroidery team.
• Research inspiration for ready-to-wear collection embroideries in line with collection themes, including archives, moodboards and sampling.
• Conduct technical research into shapes, materials and color ranges.

Qualifications

• Submit a portfolio with the application.
• Have an education in textile design or fashion design.
• Be seeking a credited internship in textile design, with a particular interest in textile graphics, embroidery, textile manipulation or other craft techniques.
• Have completed internships in creative studios or with textile or embroidery suppliers.
• Demonstrate adaptability, creativity and curiosity, and be motivated to contribute to the work of a studio.
• Be rigorous, organized and methodical.
• Be proficient in hand drawing and digital tools, particularly the Adobe suite.
• Speak English or French fluently.

Skills

Experience

Previous internships in creative studios or with textile or embroidery suppliers.

Education

Training in textile design or fashion design.

Benefits

The opportunity to work in an independent creative house that places people at its center, in an environment focused on excellence and individual development, with opportunities for career progression and varied professional pathways.

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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