Chanel Senior Project Manager, Collection Events Orchestration

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Department
Creative, Design & Styling
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Apr 9, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an independent, iconic French haute couture and luxury fashion house renowned for its craftsmanship across fashion, leather goods, accessories, fragrance and beauty. As an employer, the maison combines artisanal savoir‑faire with global creative and commercial operations, offering career opportunities within tightly collaborative, design‑led teams.

Chanel in Paris seeks a Senior Project Manager, Collection Events Orchestration to lead runway and collection productions for the maison.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead end‑to‑end project management for collection events (runways, presentations, salons and client activations), ensuring alignment with creative direction and brand standards.
  • Define and control budgets, schedules and resource plans; produce accurate cost forecasts and ensure fiscal discipline across suppliers and vendors.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders including creative, production, PR, retail, operations and technical teams to deliver seamless event experiences.
  • Select, contract and manage external suppliers and technical partners; negotiate commercial terms and supervise deliverables to quality and timeline targets.
  • Oversee on‑site logistics and show execution, including rehearsals, stage and set management, technical runs and client hospitality.
  • Identify and mitigate operational and reputational risks; implement contingency plans and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Deliver post‑event reporting, performance analysis and lessons‑learned to inform future event strategy and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record managing high‑profile fashion collection events or runway productions within a luxury brand or creative agency.
  • Demonstrable expertise in budget ownership, vendor negotiation and commercial governance for complex live productions.
  • Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple parallel projects and shifting priorities under tight timelines.
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills to coordinate senior creative stakeholders and multi‑disciplinary teams.
  • Willingness to travel internationally and work flexible hours during event periods.

Skills

Event production and logistics Budgeting and cost control Vendor and supplier management Stakeholder management and cross‑functional coordination Schedule and timeline management Risk assessment and contingency planning On‑site show production and stage management Contract negotiation

Experience

Typically 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in fashion or luxury event production, with direct ownership of runway shows, presentations or large client activations and a history of managing multidisciplinary teams and external production partners.

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management, production, communications, arts management or equivalent professional experience.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Chanel champions artisanal excellence, creative rigor and discretion across global teams. The working environment is collaborative and fast‑paced, demanding high standards while offering the opportunity to contribute to culturally significant, highly visible productions.

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.

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