Chanel Ready-to-Wear Product Manager
Chanel seeks a Ready-to-Wear Product Manager in Paris (CDI) to lead product lifecycle and collection execution for prêt‑à‑porter.
Overview
Chanel is an iconic, independent French maison renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty divisions. Globally recognized for rigorous craftsmanship and cultural influence, the brand combines creative leadership with exacting commercial standards and operates across retail, wholesale and digital channels.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and manage the end-to-end product lifecycle for ready-to-wear collections, from concept and technical development to production and commercial launch.
- Translate creative direction and merchandising strategy into detailed product briefs, technical packs and pricing proposals while safeguarding brand codes and quality standards.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams — design, sourcing, production, quality, merchandising and retail — to ensure timing, fit, cost and margin objectives are met.
- Lead collection planning and assortment decisions in collaboration with Merchandising and Sales; set commercial targets, monitor sell-through and adjust replenishment strategies.
- Manage supplier relationships and supervise fit sessions, proto validations and pre-production approvals to ensure compliance with specifications and delivery schedules.
- Drive cost control, margin optimization and yield improvement initiatives through rigorous costing, material selection and production follow-up.
- Analyse market trends, competitor activity and sales data to inform product decisions and present performance reports to stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Product Management, Business or a related discipline; advanced degree or equivalent industry experience preferred.
- Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fabric behaviours and sizing systems; experience producing technical packs and managing fit processes.
- Proven ability to manage complex calendars and multiple product lines simultaneously while meeting quality and commercial objectives.
- Excellent negotiation skills and experience working with tier-one suppliers and external ateliers.
- High level of commercial acumen, including pricing, costing and margin management.
Skills
Experience
Minimum five years’ experience in product management within luxury or premium ready-to-wear; significant exposure to collection-driven environments and direct collaboration with design and production teams.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business, Product Management or a related field; a master’s degree or equivalent professional experience is advantageous.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.283 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 40 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.695 open roles, including 55 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.239 open roles — 63 of them newly added.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of exacting craftsmanship, creative excellence and discretion. The working environment values cross-disciplinary collaboration, long-term skill development and adherence to the maison’s aesthetic and quality standards.
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.