Chanel Footwear Quality Intern

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Location
Firenze OsmannoroTuscanyItaly
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an iconic French luxury house renowned for couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, leather goods, fragrances and beauty. As a privately held, family-associated luxury group, the brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire with industrial excellence and global market reach, offering opportunities to work at the intersection of creativity and rigorous manufacturing standards.

Chanel — Footwear Quality Intern in Firenze Osmannoro. Internship supporting footwear quality control, inspections and supplier coordination.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support day‑to‑day footwear quality control activities across pre‑production, in‑line and final inspection stages.
  • Inspect prototypes and production samples for fit, materials, construction and finishing; document non‑conformities and deviations.
  • Assist in root‑cause analysis and follow up on corrective actions with internal teams and external suppliers.
  • Maintain and update quality documentation, inspection reports and technical dossiers in compliance with internal standards.
  • Coordinate sample flows and communication between design, development, production and external workshops.
  • Contribute to quality improvement projects, testing coordination and preparation for supplier audits.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a university programme in industrial engineering, materials science, footwear design, fashion technology or a related discipline.
  • Keen attention to detail with the ability to interpret technical drawings, construction specifications and quality standards.
  • Strong organisational skills and the capacity to manage multiple sample flows and documentation requirements.
  • Effective communicator in cross‑functional teams; professional manner when liaising with suppliers and workshops.
  • Availability for occasional travel to external suppliers or production sites (national or regional).

Skills

MS Excel Quality control and inspection techniques Technical drawing interpretation Root cause analysis Sample tracking and documentation Basic knowledge of footwear materials and construction (leather, soles, adhesives)

Experience

No minimum professional experience required; prior internships or hands‑on exposure to footwear, leather goods or manufacturing quality processes are advantageous. Candidates should be comfortable visiting supplier workshops and participating in production floor activities.

Education

University enrolment or recent degree in industrial engineering, materials science, footwear/footwear technology, fashion technology or a related field.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Firenze Osmannoro, Tuscany, Italy, with easy access to Florence.

Culture

Chanel cultivates a culture of meticulous craftsmanship, creative excellence and high standards across product and production teams. The workplace emphasises mentorship, technical development and close collaboration between ateliers, development and operations to preserve artisanal quality at scale.

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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