Assistant Designer — Capsule Collections (Internship)

Overview

Chanel is an iconic French luxury maison renowned for its couture, ready‑to‑wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty divisions. The brand maintains a creative‑led, atelier‑driven approach that combines artisanal craftsmanship with global retail and communications operations. As an employer, Chanel emphasizes excellence, aesthetic rigour and cross‑disciplinary collaboration between studios, ateliers and commercial teams.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the design team in the development of capsule collections from concept to prototype, including research, moodboards and material selection.
• Produce sketches, technical flats and presentation boards that translate creative direction into actionable design concepts.
• Collaborate with pattern makers, samplers and workshops to follow sampling cycles, fittings and adjustments.
• Prepare internal presentations and technical documentation (technical packs, fabric and trim specifications) for design reviews.
• Monitor trend and market research to inform concept development and ensure contemporary relevance of capsule pieces.
• Assist in organising fittings, sample tracking and communication between design, production and merchandising teams.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or recent completion of a recognised fashion design, fashion styling, or product development programme.
• Strong fashion illustration and technical drawing skills; ability to produce clear technical flats.
• Good knowledge of fabrics, trims and basic garment construction processes.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple sampling and fitting deadlines.
• Curiosity for trends and a refined aesthetic sensibility aligned with luxury positioning.

Skills

Experience

Practical experience through academic projects or prior internships in a fashion studio is strongly preferred; applicants should demonstrate hands‑on involvement in sample follow‑up, fittings or product development cycles.

Education

Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a degree programme in Fashion Design, Fashion Styling, Product Development or a closely related discipline.

Culture

The working culture is rooted in couture values: meticulous attention to detail, respect for craftsmanship and a collaborative studio environment. Teams operate at the intersection of creativity and technical precision, offering exposure to high‑level design processes and cross‑functional collaboration within a global luxury house.