Chanel Product Merchandising Assistant (Intern) — Ready-to-Wear, Shoes & Eyewear
Chanel is hiring a Product Merchandising Assistant intern (Ready-to-Wear, Shoes & Eyewear) in Paris for the French market, starting July 2026.
Overview
Chanel is an iconic French maison renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, shoes, eyewear and fragrances. As an independent luxury house, Chanel combines artisanal savoir-faire with global commercial reach; the brand values creativity, meticulous craftsmanship and discretion, and offers multidisciplinary teams spanning design, retail, manufacturing and corporate functions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support merchandising activities for Ready-to-Wear, Shoes and Eyewear collections targeted to the French market across seasonal cycles.
- Assist in assortment construction and SKU rationalization to optimise sell-through, margin and inventory levels.
- Prepare sales, stock and performance reports; analyse sell-in / sell-out trends to inform replenishment and allocation recommendations.
- Contribute to pricing and markdown simulations, and help maintain accurate product and pricing databases.
- Coordinate cross‑functional communication with buying, planning, design and retail teams to ensure collection consistency and market readiness.
- Produce merchandising packs, visual presentation materials and product briefs for internal stakeholders and retail partners.
- Support ad hoc commercial projects, competitor benchmarking and post‑season review processes.
Qualifications
- Current enrolment in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in fashion business, merchandising, retail management, marketing or a related discipline.
- Demonstrable interest in luxury fashion merchandising and commercial analysis.
- Strong analytical aptitude with attention to detail and an ability to synthesise sales and inventory data.
- Excellent organisational skills and capacity to manage multiple tasks within tight seasonal timelines.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills appropriate for cross‑departmental collaboration.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship or practical experience in fashion retail, merchandising or buying is preferred; familiarity with seasonal collection workflows and basic commercial reporting is advantageous.
Education
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in fashion merchandising, retail management, business, marketing or a closely related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.388 open roles in Paris, including 67 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.814 active listings on Cerulean, 81 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.388 open positions, with 91 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture that blends creative ambition with exacting standards of craftsmanship. Teams are collaborative, discreet and performance-driven, where respect for heritage coexists with a commitment to innovation and high-quality execution.
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