Chanel Metal Hardware Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 25, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent, family-owned maison celebrated for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, jewellery, watches, perfumes and beauty. The brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire with contemporary innovation across in‑house ateliers and production sites worldwide, offering opportunities to learn within highly specialised workshops and cross‑disciplinary creative teams.
Chanel Metal Hardware Intern in Florence, Italy — 6-month internship supporting leather goods operations and quality management.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the accessories team in continuous improvement activities and process optimization
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, monitoring tables, and quality indicators
- Assist in creating, updating, and managing technical files and component specifications
- Prepare and manage components for testing and quality control activities
- Progressively assume specific operational tasks to develop professional autonomy during the internship
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on hardware-related projects
Qualifications
- Technical or engineering degree in progress or recently completed (mechanics, industrial engineering, materials, or fashion accessories specialty)
- Experience reading technical documentation and 2D drawings, including academic background
- Familiarity with basic dimensional control tools and measurement instruments
- Proficiency in office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with structured, comprehensive communication ability
Skills
Experience
Academic or entry-level experience with technical documentation, engineering drawings, or quality control processes. Knowledge of leather goods production or fashion accessories manufacturing is advantageous.
Education
Current student or recent graduate (Bachelor's degree preferred) in technical or engineering disciplines, with specialization in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, materials science, or fashion accessories.
Workplace
This position is based in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture of exacting craftsmanship, discretion and creative excellence, blending time-honoured atelier techniques with contemporary product innovation. Teams operate within collaborative, skill-focused workshops where mentorship, precision and respect for materials are paramount.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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