Chanel Haute Couture Project Coordinator (Alternance)

Overview

Chanel is a privately held French haute couture and luxury fashion house renowned for its craftsmanship, rigorous standards and timeless design. As an employer, Chanel blends artisanal ateliers with global commercial operations, offering roles that require discretion, creative sensitivity and close collaboration across ateliers, workshops and maison offices in Paris and internationally.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the project management of haute couture initiatives from concept validation through sample validation and delivery.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams including ateliers, patternmakers, production, sourcing, quality and marketing to ensure milestones are met.
• Maintain and update project schedules, track milestones and escalate risks to project lead.
• Follow up on sample development, quality checkpoints and technical dossier documentation.
• Prepare clear presentation materials, technical reports and progress summaries for internal stakeholders and senior teams.
• Liaise with external suppliers and subcontractors under the supervision of the project manager.
• Assist operationally during fittings, rehearsals and show preparations; ensure compliance with haute couture standards and timing constraints.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a recognised Bachelor’s or Master’s program in fashion, product/project management, industrial or luxury management (work‑study/alternance eligibility required).
• Strong organisational skills with demonstrated ability to manage concurrent tasks and tight schedules.
• Keen interest in haute couture techniques, materials and atelier workflows.
• High level of discretion, rigor and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present clear status reports to diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to work flexible hours during fittings, show weeks and critical delivery phases.

Skills

Experience

Previous internship(s) or practical experience within a fashion house, atelier, production or project support function is highly desirable but not mandatory; demonstrable exposure to garment development or couture operations will be an advantage.

Education

Enrolment in a relevant higher education programme (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in fashion, industrial engineering, product/project management, luxury management or equivalent (alternance/work‑study eligible).

Workplace

Culture

Chanel’s Paris ateliers combine artisan savoir‑faire with exacting professional standards; the workplace values discretion, mentorship and a close‑knit team approach. Employees are expected to balance creativity with operational rigor while contributing to a heritage‑led maison.

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