Chanel Technical Development Coordinator, Ready-to-Wear Leather
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an iconic French luxury fashion house renowned for its couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories. As an employer, the brand values artisanal excellence, rigorous quality standards and creative innovation while maintaining a strong commitment to heritage craftsmanship and internationally integrated production networks.
Chanel seeks a Technical Development Coordinator for Ready-to-Wear Leather in Florence, Italy. Lead material innovation and supply chain coordination within the luxury leather ecosystem.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead material sourcing and sampling to meet style requirements and Chanel's quality and compliance standards
- Manage core offering inventory and oversee the material showroom, coordinating collection material refinement and Fabric to Sketch delivery
- Coordinate material development across the supply chain; book production materials and optimize pricing while ensuring industrialization for manufacturing
- Conduct risk analysis for materials and products; provide technical feasibility assessments and advise on product design aspects
- Manage supplier relationships and attend trade fairs; conduct competitive intelligence and visit suppliers and manufacturers to develop category expertise
- Drive process innovation initiatives; identify and evaluate new process suppliers and transformation technologies
- Ensure quality handover and technical liaison with manufacturers during prototyping and sampling phases
- Propose cost optimizations for products and materials; develop PRI enhancements across the supply chain
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of proven experience in ready-to-wear leather
- Expert knowledge of leather materials and their treatments
- Strong organizational and interpersonal capabilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collection data management tools
- Fluency in English and French
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in ready-to-wear leather production, materials management, or technical product development within a luxury fashion environment.
Education
Not specified in source; a degree in materials science, fashion technology, or related field is typically expected for this level of technical expertise.
Workplace
This position is based in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Culture
The workplace emphasizes craftsmanship, discretion and exacting standards characteristic of haute couture and luxury manufacturing. Teams operate in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment where technical rigor and respect for material heritage are paramount.
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