Chanel Styling Manager
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 21, 2026
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.
Chanel Fashion seeks Styling Manager in Paris. Lead celebrity styling projects, campaign coordination, and international styling initiatives within a prestigious luxury house.
Role & Responsibilities
- Take ownership of priority operational projects assigned by the Head of Styling with rigorous attention to detail
- Oversee talent fittings in Paris for events, try-ons, and other styling occasions as defined by leadership
- Track and manage looks selected for campaigns (Fashion & Beauty, Womenswear/Jewelry/Fragrance, Beauty) and film projects in collaboration with relevant teams
- Manage budget tracking, purchase order processing, and shipping logistics while proactively identifying and escalating concerns
- Prepare and oversee key analyses and recaps (looks shot, reserved pieces, unworn inventory) to support strategic decision-making
- Represent the Head of Styling during travel when necessary, ensuring consistency and quality across styling initiatives
- Serve as primary contact for selected international regions and markets regarding styling requirements
- Guide team members in booking coordination, fitting schedules, and temporary showroom operations in a collaborative framework
- Ensure seamless information flow across stakeholders including showroom, press, Relations & Activation, Haute Couture, and studio teams
- Structure coordination processes ahead of key moments—shows, major events, and campaigns—to anticipate requirements proactively
- Maintain rigorous upkeep of tracking tools including dressing calendars, celebrity databases, and collection recaps
- Contribute to development and dissemination of styling guidelines and best practices across markets
- Oversee collection purchasing for key markets in support of the Head of Styling
- Monitor emerging stylists and maintain current reference decks for potential talent
Qualifications
- Proven expertise in celebrity styling within a demanding, high-profile fashion environment
- Strong knowledge of booking operations, talent fittings, and showroom coordination
- Demonstrated experience with international markets and complex organizational ecosystems
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to establish structure within fast-paced, high-intensity environments
- Deep product sensitivity and comprehensive understanding of Chanel's brand culture and heritage
- Mature, discreet, and confident demeanor with ability to serve as trusted deputy
- Fluency in both French and English
Skills
Experience
Strong experience in celebrity styling operations within a luxury fashion environment, ideally with exposure to international markets and complex organizational structures.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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