Assistant Product Manager — Makeup (Internship)

Overview

Chanel is a privately held global luxury house renowned for its fashion, fragrance and beauty divisions. The Parfums Beauté business combines haute-couture aesthetics with rigorous product development and premium distribution. As an employer, Chanel is known for a strong commitment to creativity, craftsmanship and cross‑disciplinary collaboration across international teams.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Makeup Product Manager across the product lifecycle: concept brief, sample follow-up, testing and launch preparation.
• Coordinate cross‑functional activity with R&D, packaging, supply chain, merchandising and regulatory teams to respect timelines and quality standards.
• Manage samples and documentation flow between internal teams and external suppliers; track status in project tools.
• Assist in the preparation of product technical files, launch dossiers and POS materials.
• Contribute to competitor and market trend analysis to inform product positioning and assortment decisions.
• Prepare presentations and reports for internal stakeholders and steering committees.
• Support quality control activities and post‑launch monitoring (consumer feedback, sales follow‑up).
• Handle administrative project tasks, calendar coordination and meeting minutes for the product team.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Marketing, Business, Luxury Brand Management, Cosmetic Science or a related discipline.
• Available to start in July 2026 and able to commit to a multi‑month internship period (typical French internship duration).
• Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and strict timelines.
• Professional demeanour, discretion and ability to work within confidential, high‑end product projects.
• Interest in beauty trends, makeup formulation and luxury product development.

Skills

Experience

Internship level; previous internships or project experience in beauty, cosmetics, luxury goods, product development or brand marketing are advantageous but not mandatory.

Education

Enrolled in a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s programme (Marketing, Business, Cosmetic Science, Luxury Brand Management or equivalent).

Culture

Chanel combines a heritage of artisanal excellence with a contemporary, creative mindset. Teams operate in a collaborative, high‑standards environment where attention to detail, discretion and brand stewardship are paramount. The beauty division offers exposure to international product development and cross‑disciplinary stakeholders.