Chanel Events Project Assistant

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

• Provide operational coordination support to the Project Manager across all event phases, ensuring deadline adherence and escalating risks proactively
• Produce operational documentation including briefs, specifications, and launch materials to support event development
• Coordinate and facilitate event deployment across regions, managing local adaptations and maintaining regular stakeholder communication
• Consolidate and analyse quantitative and qualitative event feedback, update tracking databases, and synthesise insights for strategic planning
• Prepare and draft steering committee minutes, presentation materials, and reports for international meetings and marketing reviews
• Conduct competitive intelligence monitoring and support market needs assessment studies
• Update qualitative and quantitative event tracking tools in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Structure post-event feedback collection processes to inform continuous improvement recommendations

Qualifications

• Current pursuit or recent completion of a degree from a business school, engineering school, or university
• Passion for customer experience, events, or retail disciplines
• Recognized for rigour, organisational capability, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Genuine interest in cosmetics and customer experience at point of sale

Skills

Experience

Seeking a student pursuing a gap-year internship (césure) or final-year placement.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a school of commerce, engineering school, or university; candidates should be active students or recent graduates.

Workplace

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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