Chanel Product Development Coordinator — Fragrance & Beauty

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Chanel — Neuilly-sur-Seine: Contract Product Development Coordinator for Fragrance & Beauty. Coordinate product development, regulatory compliance and launches.

Overview

Chanel is an iconic French luxury house recognised for its heritage in haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty. As an employer, the brand places high value on craftsmanship, creativity and rigorous standards, offering a work environment that combines artisanal excellence with global commercial ambition.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Coordinate end-to-end product development for fragrance and beauty launches, ensuring alignment across R&D, packaging, supply chain, regulatory and marketing teams.
  • Manage project timelines, milestones and launch schedules; proactively identify and resolve risks to delivery.
  • Draft and maintain technical specifications, product dossiers and quality control documentation throughout development cycles.
  • Liaise with external suppliers and internal manufacturing partners to track samples, prototypes and production readiness.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and safety requirements for cosmetics and perfumes in target markets; prepare regulatory submissions and labelling validations as needed.
  • Support costing and pricing review in collaboration with finance and sourcing teams to optimise product economics.
  • Facilitate cross-functional meetings, produce clear status reports and maintain a single source of truth for project documentation.
  • Participate in post-launch follow-up, addressing quality issues, continuous improvement and product lifecycle updates.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Engineering, Business or a closely related discipline.
  • Solid knowledge of cosmetics and fragrance product development processes, with familiarity with regulatory frameworks for cosmetics.
  • Proven project management capability with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills; experience working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
  • Professional proficiency in French and working proficiency in English.

Skills

Project management and coordination Product specification and technical file preparation Regulatory compliance (cosmetics & fragrance) Quality control and testing coordination Supplier management and sample follow-up Costing and budget interaction with finance Cross‑functional communication and stakeholder management Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint

Experience

Typically 3+ years' experience in product development, project coordination or a similar role within the cosmetics, fragrance or beauty industry, including exposure to international product launches and cross-functional stakeholder management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Engineering, Business or a related field.

Workplace

This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris. Cerulean lists 166 open roles in Neuilly-sur-Seine, including 12 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.735 active listings on Cerulean, 104 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.293 open positions, with 140 posted this week.

Culture

Chanel cultivates a workplace that balances creative excellence with exacting standards; teams are collaborative, discreet and performance-oriented. Employees are expected to combine technical rigour with an appreciation for the brand’s aesthetic and heritage.

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.