- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- €30,000–45,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 13, 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 seeks a Metal Accessories Technician for its Metal & Embroidery Processes team supporting footwear collections in Osmannoro, Florence. The role covers risk analysis, metal accessory approvals, colour validation, supplier coordination, traceability, and PLM documentation; the annual gross salary is €30,000–€45,000 based on experience, skills, and career fit, under the Terziario Distribuzione e Servizi CCNL H011.
Role & Responsibilities
- Participate in supplier pre-risk analyses.
- Participate in risk analysis activities.
- Release conformity approvals for raw and master metal accessories.
- Analyze and validate color variants of metal accessories, ensuring compliance with the Maison’s aesthetic and quality requirements.
- Coordinate and communicate approvals to suppliers and manufacturers, ensuring timely information flow and proper progress.
- Ensure traceability of materials and related information by maintaining the filing, updating, and quality of data in company systems.
- Update PLM with relevant technical documentation and contribute to accurate management of material records.
- Act in accordance with the Maison’s values and the roadmap defined by CHANEL behaviors.
- Support a positive team climate and facilitate team dynamics to achieve collective results in a calm environment attentive to individual well-being.
- Participate in meetings organized in Paris and Italy.
- Promote collaboration between teams.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in the fashion metal accessories sector.
- Product sensibility and a critical eye when assessing metal accessories.
- Accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
- Excellent data analysis, organization, and synthesis skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proactive approach, critical thinking, and ability to work independently and in a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including in international settings.
- Knowledge of French and English is a plus.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years in the fashion metal accessories 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 ranges from EUR 30,000 to EUR 45,000 per annum.
Benefits
Benefits under the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement and current legislation; additional benefits and initiatives may be offered in line with company policies, such as meal vouchers, supplementary health insurance, and smart working.
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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