Assistant, Heritage & Creations (Fashion, Watchmaking & Jewellery)

Location PantinÎle-de-FranceFrance
Type Internship
Seniority Intern
Posted Mar 12, 2026
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Chanel — Pantin (France): Apprenticeship Collections Assistant, Heritage & Creations (Fashion, Watchmaking & Jewellery), start September 2026.

Overview

Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories, beauty, watches and jewellery. The house balances artisanal ateliers and global corporate functions, privileging craftsmanship, creative excellence and rigorous stewardship of its heritage.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the corporate Collections & Heritage teams in cataloguing, documenting and preserving archival pieces across fashion, watchmaking and jewellery.
  • Assist creation teams by preparing reference dossiers, mood boards and visual presentations for seasonal and heritage-led projects.
  • Coordinate loans, internal transfers and returns between ateliers, showrooms and external partners; track items through inventory systems and update records.
  • Perform research on provenance, materials and historical context to inform conservation decisions and communications.
  • Maintain digital asset libraries and support the digitisation of physical archives and photographic records.
  • Contribute to cross‑functional projects (marketing, museums, exhibitions) and prepare administrative documentation, meeting notes and project timelines.

Qualifications

  • Eligible for alternance (apprenticeship/work‑study) starting September 2026; currently enrolled in a relevant university or grande école programme.
  • Academic background in fashion design, art history, museum studies, heritage management, product development or a related discipline.
  • Excellent organisational aptitude and meticulous attention to detail when handling valuable or sensitive objects.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders with discretion and professionalism.
  • Good digital literacy with experience in document preparation and data entry.

Skills

Collections management and archival documentation Inventory control and logistical coordination Digital asset management and basic digitisation workflows Project coordination and administrative support Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Strong written and verbal communication

Experience

Suitable candidates will typically be current students with prior internships or academic projects related to archives, museum work, product development or fashion houses; direct professional experience is not required but previous exposure to heritage or collections work is advantageous.

Education

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's programme in fashion, art history, museum studies, heritage management, product development or a closely related field; eligible for alternance starting September 2026.

Culture

Chanel cultivates a culture of excellence rooted in artisanal skill, creativity and respect for heritage. The workplace unites atelier craftsmanship with international corporate functions, offering a structured environment where attention to detail and collaborative problem‑solving are prized.