Chanel Product Standardization Assistant (Finished Goods) — Work‑Study
Chanel in Paris seeks a Product Standardization Assistant (Work‑Study) for Finished Goods, starting Sept 2026. Work‑study role in product standards and technical files.
Overview
Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrances and beauty. As a global luxury house, it combines artisanal savoir‑faire with rigorous product and quality standards, offering a workplace that values creativity, technical excellence and discretion.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Product Standards Manager in defining and maintaining technical standards, specifications and measurement charts for finished fashion products.
- Prepare and update technical packs and specification sheets for prototypes, pre-production and production samples.
- Ensure consistency of materials, trims and construction details across collections by cross-referencing internal standards and product files.
- Coordinate with design, industrialization, quality and sourcing teams to follow sample evaluations, corrective actions and standard approvals.
- Maintain and organise technical documentation and product files in the designated PLM/document management system; ensure traceability of revisions.
- Contribute to quality checks on finished goods, produce discrepancy reports and follow up on corrective measures with suppliers and factories.
- Assist in ad hoc projects related to standardisation, benchmarking and process optimisation.
Qualifications
- Enrolment in a higher education programme (BTS, Bachelor or Master) in fashion product development, industrialisation, textile engineering or equivalent (work‑study/alternance).
- Solid understanding of garment construction, measurements and technical specification terminology.
- Strong organisational skills, rigor and meticulous attention to detail.
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross‑functionally with design, sourcing and quality teams.
- Professional spoken and written proficiency in French is typically expected for operational coordination in Paris (not explicitly stated in source).
Skills
Experience
Previous internship experience in product development, industrialisation or technical quality within fashion is advantageous but not mandatory; the role is intended for a student on a work‑study programme seeking practical exposure to finished‑goods standardisation.
Education
Currently enrolled in a recognised fashion/product development/industrialisation or textile engineering programme (BTS, Bachelor, Master) and eligible for alternance/work‑study.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.316 open roles in Paris, including 67 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel cultivates an environment where heritage craftsmanship meets contemporary rigour; teams combine creative ambition with exacting technical standards. Employees benefit from a collaborative, detail‑driven culture that prioritises discretion, quality and long‑term professional development.
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