Chanel Executive Assistant, Shoe Development
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is a preeminent French luxury fashion house renowned for its haute couture, leather goods, and artisanal craftsmanship. Globally recognised for timeless design and rigorous quality standards, Chanel operates a network of creative ateliers and development teams from its Paris headquarters and international locations, offering employees exposure to high-calibre product innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Chanel Paris internship: Executive Assistant for Shoe Development Operations, full-time, July 2025. Support luxury footwear operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Shoe Development Operations Director with calendar management and scheduling
- Coordinate team travel arrangements and logistics
- Organize meeting spaces and collection presentation schedules
- Manage sample distribution and tracking for Italian operations, press, and image departments
- Prepare product samples and materials for collection meetings and presentations
- Provide comprehensive administrative support for departmental projects and initiatives
- Ensure operational fluidity and efficient functioning of the Shoe Development team
Qualifications
- Formal training in executive or directorial assistance, secretarial administration, or equivalent managerial support role
- Demonstrated affinity for luxury footwear products and meticulous attention to detail
- Strong sense of confidentiality, priority management, and rapid responsiveness
- Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Fluency in French (written and spoken); Italian proficiency is highly advantageous
Skills
Experience
Not explicitly specified; inferred as entry-level to early-career professional seeking first or second role in a luxury environment.
Education
Specialized training in executive assistance, secretarial administration, or office management; or equivalent qualification demonstrating foundational competencies in administrative support.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture of exacting craftsmanship, creative excellence and respect for heritage, balanced with a drive for product innovation. Teams are collaborative, discreet and disciplined, offering immersion in high‑quality production processes and close mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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