Chanel Knitwear Collection Manager

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an iconic French luxury fashion and beauty house with a global presence, renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and fragrance divisions. The brand is synonymous with artisanal craftsmanship, refined creativity and rigorous quality standards, offering a workplace that values design excellence and meticulous attention to detail.

Chanel — Paris: Knitwear Collection Manager role overseeing development and production of luxury knitwear collections.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end development of seasonal knitwear collections, from concept and design translation through to production readiness.
  • Collaborate closely with Creative Direction, design teams and technical studios to ensure aesthetic fidelity and technical feasibility.
  • Manage yarn sourcing, material specification and supplier relationships to secure quality inputs that meet luxury standards.
  • Oversee pattern-making, sampling and fit sessions; drive iterative improvements to achieve correct fit, drape and finish.
  • Coordinate production planning and follow-up with manufacturers and internal production teams to meet timing and cost targets.
  • Control collection budgets, costing and margin analysis for the knitwear line.
  • Coach and supervise cross-functional project teams and external partners to maintain delivery discipline and quality benchmarks.
  • Own quality control processes and final product sign-off for all knitwear items.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in knitwear development within a luxury fashion house or high-end ready-to-wear brand.
  • Deep technical knowledge of knit constructions, yarns, hand and machine techniques and patterning specific to knitwear.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage suppliers, lead fit and sampling cycles, and drive product to production on schedule.
  • Strong commercial understanding including costing, margin control and production constraints.
  • Leadership experience with the capacity to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
  • Degree or equivalent background in fashion design, textile engineering or a related discipline; practical industry experience may substitute.

Skills

Knit construction and techniques Yarn sourcing and material specification Pattern-making and grading for knitwear Sampling, fit process and garment engineering Production follow-up and vendor management Costing and budget management Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management Quality control for luxury apparel

Experience

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in knitwear development or product management within luxury or premium fashion; experience leading projects or small teams is expected.

Education

Degree in fashion design, textile engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Chanel cultivates a culture of uncompromising craftsmanship and creative excellence, blending traditional atelier savoir-faire with contemporary innovation. The workplace emphasizes collaborative problem-solving, high standards of quality and a commitment to preserving the brand’s aesthetic heritage.

About Cerulean

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