Chanel Makeup Product Development Coordinator
- Location
- PantinÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
- Jun 30, 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 seeks a Makeup Product Development Coordinator in Pantin, France for a 5-month contract role beginning September 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead technical feasibility analyses of makeup formulas in collaboration with contract manufacturers and subject matter experts in regulation, toxicology, microbiology, and analytical chemistry
- Develop and maintain project timelines in coordination with cross-functional teams including marketing, packaging, finished product qualification, manufacturing, and procurement
- Conduct formula homologation studies in accordance with internal processes and regulatory requirements
- Monitor the progression of formula developments and coordinate all subject matter experts across the project lifecycle
- Represent formula-related expertise within the project team and disseminate relevant information and key decisions
- Alert management to challenges and deviations; propose corrective action plans
- Execute physicochemical stability monitoring and characterization controls to establish product specifications
- Participate in scale-up activities at contract manufacturer facilities to validate pilot trials and initial industrial batches
- Administer technical data from contract manufacturers in information systems and compile documentation for the regulatory dossier
- Establish bulk and finished product specifications and train site quality teams on product-specific requirements to ensure successful project handover
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree plus 5 years in chemistry or related discipline
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in cosmetic product development, formulation, or pilot manufacturing
- Strong foundational knowledge of makeup formulations, color science, and demonstrated product sensibility
- Fluent English language proficiency
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2 years of professional experience in cosmetic product development, formulation, or pilot manufacturing operations.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Bac+5) in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
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.
About Cerulean
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