Chanel Executive Assistant
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 11, 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 an Executive Assistant in Paris to coordinate governance and support the International Director of Market Animation within the Fashion Division.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage the planning, preparation, and follow-up of major Fashion Division governance instances and strategic cycles
- Maintain consolidated calendars of principal meetings and team milestones while ensuring deadline tracking and decision dissemination to stakeholders
- Facilitate information circulation within the team and with principal external stakeholders
- Organize seminars, team events, and internal initiatives while supporting transversal and ad-hoc projects
- Deputize for the Director's Executive Assistant during absences: manage the Director's agenda, prioritize meetings, and serve as primary interface with key stakeholders
- Coordinate complex travel arrangements and programs with local teams
- Execute administrative tasks necessary for directorate operations during coverage absences
Qualifications
- Significant experience in executive assistance, team coordination, or project management
- Exceptional organizational rigor and ability to anticipate and manage multiple concurrent deadlines
- Autonomous, responsive, versatile, service-oriented, and discreet in approach
- Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders across all organizational levels
- Fluent French and English proficiency, both written and oral
Skills
Experience
Significant experience in executive assistance, team coordination, or project management in a luxury or multinational environment
Education
Not specified
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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