Chanel Product Development Project Assistant Intern

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Update and improve employee training materials for e-learning and classroom delivery.
• Update documents, operating procedures and materials used in governance meetings.
• Support PDP Project Managers with cross-functional assignments and continuous improvement projects.
• Help develop and optimize activity management and monitoring tools.
• Contribute to creating, validating and tracking the department’s performance indicators.
• Conduct analyses and help identify process improvements, particularly through digital and artificial intelligence tools.
• Help improve project planning, reporting and management tools.
• Collaborate with Product Development, IT and business teams to ensure projects progress effectively.
• Regularly monitor action progress and ensure deliverables are completed properly.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing higher education at an engineering or business school, university or equivalent, and seeking a final-year or gap-year internship in a demanding, innovative environment.
• Strong interest in project management, continuous improvement, processes and digital tools.
• Rigorous, organized and autonomous, with the ability to manage several topics in parallel while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills, with confidence handling data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with reporting or planning tools or Power BI is an advantage.
• Curious, proactive and comfortable working as part of a team in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to collaborate with varied stakeholders and understand business priorities.
• Sensitivity to transformation, innovation and performance improvement.

Skills

Education

Higher education at an engineering or business school, university or equivalent; seeking a final-year or gap-year internship.

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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