- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- €40,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
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.
CHANEL is seeking a Leather Goods Quality Expert for its Savoir-Faire Quality team, based in Osmannoro or Vittuone. The role works with manufacturers, partners and internal teams to uphold quality and savoir-faire across leather goods manufacturing, resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement. The position is permanent under the Terziario Distribuzione e Servizi – H011 collective agreement, with gross annual pay starting at €40,000, determined by experience, skills and career alignment, plus an annual performance-based bonus.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure the mastery, transmission and continuity of the Maison’s savoir-faire, contributing to product manufacturing in line with CHANEL quality standards.
- Collaborate with, support and raise awareness among partners regarding CHANEL’s quality and savoir-faire culture and standards.
- Define and promote good manufacturing practices, verifying their correct application throughout the production process.
- Analyze the root causes of quality issues and contribute to defining, implementing and monitoring corrective actions.
- Monitor quality indicators for the assigned partner portfolio and share them with the Leather Goods Savoir-Faire Quality Manager.
- Monitor partners’ quality performance and define action plans for continuous improvement.
- Promptly share alerts, indicators and action progress with the teams and stakeholders involved.
- Carry out product quality inspections and verify conformity with the Maison’s defined parameters.
- Validate the master piece and authorize its subsequent release.
- Act in accordance with the Maison’s values and the roadmap defined by CHANEL behaviors.
- Represent the Maison’s required standards of rigor and product care to manufacturers and partners.
- Handle products, components and materials under inspection with the utmost care, raising partners’ awareness of expected quality standards.
- Foster effective collaboration among manufacturers, partners and CHANEL teams, facilitating discussion and issue resolution.
- Promote a shared culture of CHANEL quality and savoir-faire.
Qualifications
- 5–7 years of experience in the leather goods sector, with solid knowledge of artisanal and industrial manufacturing processes.
- In-depth knowledge of leather goods manufacturing techniques and the main materials used, including leather and fabrics.
- Strong product sensitivity and quality assessment skills.
- Strong analytical skills to identify the causes of issues and opportunities to improve processes.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders in achieving shared objectives.
- Good negotiation and relationship-management skills with manufacturers and partners.
- Precision, rigor and a strong quality orientation.
- Flexibility and the ability to adapt to different stakeholders and contexts.
- Good knowledge of French.
Skills
Experience
5–7 years of experience in the leather goods sector
Workplace
This position is based in Osmannoro, Tuscany, Italy, within easy reach of Florence.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 40,000 per annum.
Benefits
Annual bonus linked to the achievement of individual and company objectives, subject to company policies. Additional benefits and initiatives may be offered in line with company policies, such as meal vouchers, supplementary health insurance and smart working. Benefits provided under the applicable national collective labor agreement and legislation.
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.
About Cerulean
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