Chanel Shoes Leather and Fabric Assistant
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an iconic French maison of luxury fashion, leather goods and accessories, renowned for craftsmanship, ateliers and a strong creative heritage. As a global luxury employer, Chanel combines artisanal production standards with international distribution and collaborative studio environments, and operates within a network of specialized workshops.
Chanel Shoes Leather and Fabric Assistant in Florence, Italy – Fixed-term contract for materials analysis and supplier coordination in luxury footwear production.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage technical specifications and PLM system data entry for shoe materials
- Conduct material testing analysis, evaluate color samples, and catalog materials for qualitative assessment based on technical application
- Review and evaluate chemical-physical testing results for leather and fabric components
- Coordinate material release schedules and approve release dates with suppliers
- Supervise incoming and outgoing shipments of supplier materials, ensuring compliance and traceability
- Collaborate cross-functionally with footwear teams including accessories, development, industrialization, quality, and sports divisions
- Maintain technical scheduling and calendar coordination
- Execute administrative and back-office functions supporting materials workflow
Qualifications
- Prior experience in similar roles within luxury fashion and footwear
- Technical training or background in footwear materials science
- Professional knowledge of English and/or French language
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Demonstrates initiative and intellectual curiosity
- Meticulous attention to detail and precision in technical documentation
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in analogous roles within the luxury fashion and footwear sectors is required. Background in the tanning and leather industry is considered advantageous.
Education
Technical training in footwear materials or equivalent professional qualification in materials science is required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Culture
Chanel's workplace blends rigorous artisanal standards with creative excellence. Teams operate in small, skilled ateliers where precision, discretion and respect for heritage craftsmanship are valued alongside continuous learning and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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