Chanel Technology Innovation Associate (Work‑Study)
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- Posted
- Mar 31, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready‑to‑wear, leather goods, accessories, fragrance and beauty. As an employer, Chanel combines traditional craftsmanship with modern creative and technological initiatives, maintaining a discreet, atelier‑driven culture and a global retail and manufacturing footprint.
Chanel — Technology Innovation Associate (Work‑Study) in Pantin. Alternance starting Sept 2026 focused on tech scouting, prototyping and cross‑functional pilots.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct continuous technology scouting to identify emerging hardware, software and digital service opportunities relevant to product, retail and production.
- Support definition, design and execution of proofs of concept and pilot projects in collaboration with R&D, IT, product, retail and external partners.
- Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders and external vendors to manage timelines, deliverables and technical validation.
- Develop prototypes, test plans and user evaluations; analyse results and synthesise recommendations for scaling or refinement.
- Maintain technical watch documentation, prepare concise reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.
- Contribute to roadmap planning for adoption of new technologies and support change‑management activities for pilot rollouts.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in an engineering school, technical university or master's programme in engineering, computer science, digital innovation or equivalent, and eligible for alternance starting September 2026.
- Demonstrable interest in emerging technologies (IoT, AR/VR, machine learning, embedded systems or similar) and hands‑on experience from projects or internships.
- Strong organisational and interpersonal skills with ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
- Fluent written and spoken communication suitable for producing technical summaries and presenting to non‑technical stakeholders.
- Right to work in France and availability for the full alternance period.
Skills
Experience
Previous internships or project experience in R&D, digital innovation labs, engineering teams or technology startups is preferred; prior alternance experience is advantageous but not required.
Education
Currently enrolled in an accredited engineering, computer science or innovation‑focused master's programme (eligible for alternance/apprenticeship).
Workplace
This position is based in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Chanel blends centuries‑old savoir‑faire with a commitment to discreet innovation; teams value craftsmanship, rigor and creative problem solving. The workplace encourages cross‑disciplinary collaboration between ateliers, product teams and digital experts while maintaining high standards of quality and confidentiality.
About Cerulean
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