Chanel High Jewelry Development Project Manager

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage product development from receipt of the design through receipt of the first finished piece.
• Lead and coordinate the project team.
• Define and manage the development schedule for each piece.
• Escalate issues relating to aesthetics, quality, cost, and timelines.
• Propose and implement technical and schedule optimizations to meet aesthetic, quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
• Proactively seek solutions when a project is blocked.
• Update product technical information and track development in the PLM information system.
• Communicate product development information to partners.
• Maintain strong relationships with all partners.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
• Oversee each stage of the development process, update project data in information systems, and manage project milestone reviews.
• Prepare project specifications and ensure compliance with aesthetic, quality, cost, and timeline objectives, as well as associated reporting.
• Act as the liaison among internal and external project stakeholders, including partner workshops, the design studio, and technical, gemstone, quality, purchasing, and marketing teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (Bac+5), engineering degree, or equivalent.
• At least five years of experience managing jewelry development projects.
• Knowledge of jewelry-making processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen and adapt to different stakeholders.
• Rigor, reliability, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and work autonomously.
• Comfort managing several projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
• Technical curiosity, initiative, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Full proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with a PLM tool, MS Project, and Power BI is an asset.
• Proficiency in English or Italian.

Skills

Experience

At least five years managing jewelry development projects.

Education

Bac+5 degree, engineering degree, or equivalent.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development, growth, and varied career paths.

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.

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