Chanel Event Specialist
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent global haute couture and luxury fashion house renowned for its ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories, and beauty lines. The maison combines artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary brand management and operates boutiques, flagship stores, and bespoke client services worldwide, offering a refined workplace focused on impeccable quality and brand heritage.
Chanel is hiring an Event Specialist in Tokyo to plan and deliver client events and brand activations for its boutiques.
Role & Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate and execute client-facing events and brand activations in Tokyo, from concept through on-site delivery and post-event reporting.
- Develop and manage event budgets, timelines and vendor contracts while ensuring adherence to Chanel brand standards and quality expectations.
- Own guest list management, invitations, RSVPs and VIP / client relations in close partnership with clienteling and boutique teams.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including marketing, PR, visual merchandising and retail operations to align creative and logistical requirements.
- Supervise on-site event production: venue setup, audio-visual, catering, staffing, security and client hospitality.
- Negotiate with suppliers and manage third-party vendors to secure competitive terms and high-quality execution.
- Document event outcomes, compile attendee feedback, and deliver post-event analysis with recommendations to improve future activations.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, permits, and health & safety requirements for public and private events.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in planning and executing high-end client events, experiential marketing or hospitality within luxury retail or fashion (typically 3–5 years).
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, vendor contracts and complex event logistics with meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong stakeholder management skills; experienced in working with PR agencies, boutique teams and senior client advisors.
- Exceptional client service orientation with experience managing VIP guests and discreet client interactions.
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise multiple concurrent projects and perform under tight deadlines.
- Fluency in Japanese and strong professional command of English preferred for liaison with regional teams and international partners.
Skills
Experience
Mid-level experience: typically 3–5 years delivering luxury events, experiential activations, or high-end hospitality initiatives; demonstrable history of managing VIP client experiences and multi-stakeholder projects.
Education
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, events management, hospitality or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
Chanel promotes a culture of exacting craftsmanship, discretion and creative excellence, where attention to detail and brand stewardship are paramount. Teams operate collaboratively across disciplines, combining heritage-driven values with contemporary retail and experiential priorities.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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