Chanel Senior Packaging Designer

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

• Lead creative conception and packaging development from brief reception through production approval, presenting design concepts via sketches, 3D renderings, prototypes, and material research boards
• Pilot packaging projects end-to-end, ensuring alignment between creative intent, perceived quality, technical feasibility, and production standards while managing development objectives and project timelines
• Manage suppliers and specialized craftspeople (leather goods, cardboard, wood, metal, textiles) through creative and technical briefs, launch and review meetings, prototype validation, and final production approvals
• Serve as subject matter expert on packaging identity, image, perceived quality, and user experience throughout projects, balancing innovation with brand coherence and Chanel's heritage codes
• Conduct regular competitive and innovation surveillance across luxury packaging trends, materials, decorative techniques, sustainable finishes, and new manufacturing processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Supply, Marketing, and industrial partners to align creative ambitions with technical feasibility and maintain brand standards throughout development cycles

Qualifications

• Master's degree (Bac+5) in design, applied arts, or equivalent discipline
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in a similar packaging design or product development role, preferably within the luxury sector
• Demonstrable expertise in luxury packaging creation, product development, gifting concepts, and supplier management
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), 3D modeling software, ideally Rhino and Keyshot
• Ability to produce intention plans, prototypes, 3D models, and development documentation that faithfully translate concepts through to production
• Strong understanding of manufacturing constraints, development processes, and expertise in luxury packaging materials and craft techniques
• Pronounced creative and aesthetic sensibility with proven portfolio of executed luxury packaging projects

Skills

Experience

5-8 years of professional experience in packaging design, product development, or luxury goods design, with significant exposure to luxury packaging creation, supplier relations, and cross-functional project management. Experience in watches, jewelry, or premium beauty sectors is advantageous. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously on complex, multi-stakeholder projects in regulated luxury environments.

Education

Master's degree (Bac+5) in design, applied arts, graphic design, product design, or equivalent qualification from a recognized design school or arts institution.

Workplace

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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