Chanel Assistant Product Manager
Chanel is hiring an Assistant Product Manager in Palo Alto to support product lifecycle, merchandising and cross‑functional execution.
Overview
Chanel is an independent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty. The brand is synonymous with craftsmanship, creativity and rigorous attention to detail, operating a global network of boutiques and ateliers while maintaining a discreet, quality-driven culture.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the end-to-end product lifecycle across seasonal collections, from concept and sampling to final delivery.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities with design, merchandising, production, sourcing and supply chain to ensure on-time launch and quality standards.
- Maintain and update PLM/product databases, tech packs, line sheets and product specifications.
- Assist with costing, pricing checks and margin controls in collaboration with commercial and finance teams.
- Analyze sell-through, inventory and performance data to inform assortment recommendations and replenishment decisions.
- Prepare presentation materials and reports for internal stakeholders and collection reviews.
- Liaise with external vendors and workshops to monitor development timelines, samples and quality issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business, Merchandising, Marketing or a related discipline.
- Demonstrable understanding of product development and merchandising processes in apparel or accessories.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
- High level of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail under tight deadlines.
- Proactive problem-solver with a collaborative mindset and respect for luxury brand standards.
Skills
Experience
Typically 1–3 years of hands-on experience in product, merchandising, buying or product development within fashion, luxury goods or closely related retail environments; internships and relevant rotational experience may be considered.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business, Merchandising, Marketing or a related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Palo Alto, California, USA — conveniently close to San Francisco. There are currently 13 open positions in Palo Alto on Cerulean, with 6 added recently. Within California, Cerulean currently features 359 open roles, including 12 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 2.273 open roles — 74 of them newly added.
Culture
The workplace emphasizes craftsmanship, discretion and a meticulous approach to product quality. Teams operate collaboratively across creative and commercial functions, balancing heritage-driven aesthetics with commercial discipline and operational excellence.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.