Chanel Product Development Coordinator
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Aug 21, 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 Product Development Project Manager in Neuilly-sur-Seine to oversee makeup and beauty innovation from concept to production.
Role & Responsibilities
- Pilot and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams (International Marketing, R&D, Procurement, Packaging, Manufacturing) from marketing brief through first industrial production to ensure product delivery according to defined timelines
- Conduct feasibility studies to ensure alignment between marketing briefs, technical solutions, project timing, and budgetary constraints
- Guide product design through risk analysis and direct conception based on feasibility outcomes
- Present project status and facilitate decision-making within COP and Project Committee governance structures
- Manage project schedules with responsibility for intermediate milestones including feasibility reviews, design reviews, and industrialization reviews
- Challenge technical stakeholders to identify optimal balance between project objectives, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and proposed solutions
- Monitor and control product unit cost and project budget adherence
- Ensure compliance with Chanel's product development processes and conduct training for new project team members
- Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives for product development methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced education (Bac +5 or equivalent): engineering degree, business school diploma, or university qualification
- Demonstrated cross-functional management and team coordination abilities
- Strong relational and emotional intelligence: relationship orientation, agility, persuasive influence, stress resilience, and adaptability
- Expertise with project management tools including Teamcenter and Orchestra platforms
- Creative mindset with strong problem-solving orientation in collective environments
- Proven analytical capability and drive for results
Skills
Experience
3 to 5 years of confirmed project management experience in a Product Development Project Manager role or in technical functions such as formulation, packaging, or manufacturing engineering
Education
Advanced degree (Master's level or equivalent): engineering degree, business school diploma, or university qualification
Workplace
The role is situated in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
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.
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