Chanel Fashion PR Specialist
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- ¥7,000,000/year
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 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 Fashion PR Specialist, Tokyo. Drive brand awareness and media presence for luxury fashion brand. Full-time, ¥7M+ annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute comprehensive PR activities across print, digital, and influencer channels to enhance media coverage and brand visibility
- Manage media placements including negotiation, progress tracking, and proofreading coordination for published features
- Create, translate, and distribute press releases across regional and international networks
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with editors, press contacts, stylists, opinion leaders, and celebrity figures
- Collect and conduct foundational analysis of PR campaign performance metrics and media coverage data
- Support Paris headquarters PR initiatives and coordinate regional execution of global campaigns
- Coordinate interview logistics including on-site production oversight, talent coordination, and post-shoot compliance
- Plan and execute operational support for exhibitions, product launches, and branded events
- Manage sample inventory lifecycle from procurement to lease appointments and inventory audits in collaboration with assistants
- Prepare reports and analytical documentation for Paris headquarters PR team; compile competitive brand intelligence
- Facilitate internal cross-departmental coordination and communication to align PR strategies with broader business objectives
- Maintain and update PR management systems with accurate data entry and performance tracking
- Support budget management and financial analysis under PR Manager direction
- Collaborate with PR coordinators and assistants to ensure accurate and efficient daily operations
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of PR experience in luxury fashion industry
- Foundational understanding of PR principles and luxury market dynamics
- Demonstrated knowledge of media landscape and influencer ecosystem
- Exceptional accuracy and execution capability
- Basic analytical skills and reporting proficiency
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities across internal and external stakeholders
- Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English (written and spoken; TOEIC 800+ or equivalent)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite: Word (document and proposal creation), Excel (formulas and data table construction), PowerPoint (presentation design)
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of professional PR experience within the luxury fashion sector, demonstrating progressively sophisticated understanding of brand positioning, media relations, and campaign execution. Candidates should exhibit proven success in managing media coverage, building media relationships, and executing integrated communications strategies in a fast-paced luxury environment.
Education
Not specified; secondary or tertiary education in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field is implied but not explicitly required.
Workplace
The role is situated in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is JPY 7,000,000 per annum.
Benefits
Company social insurance coverage; annual paid leave; volunteer leave
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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