Collections Orchestration Assistant (Intern)

Overview

Chanel is an iconic French luxury fashion house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and fragrances. As an employer, the brand is synonymous with exacting craftsmanship, creative excellence and discreet prestige; it offers a structured professional environment where artisanal savoir‑faire meets international commercial operations.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the orchestration and scheduling of seasonal collections across design, product development and merchandising teams.
• Maintain and update PLM records, product trackers and internal calendars to ensure alignment with development milestones.
• Coordinate cross‑functional meetings, prepare concise briefs and circulate timely meeting minutes and action lists.
• Monitor prototype and sample flows, escalate timeline risks and follow up with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Produce regular status reports and dashboards (sales, timing, deliverables) for the collections team.
• Assist in fittings, technical reviews and quality checks, ensuring documentation of decisions and revisions.
• Manage administrative workflows related to collections (spec sheets, trim lists, approvals) with rigorous attention to confidentiality.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects supporting launch readiness and inventory/production planning.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor's or master's programme in fashion, product development, merchandising, supply chain or a related discipline.
• Availability to start in July 2026 for an internship period (duration to be confirmed with hiring team).
• Excellent organisational skills and a methodical approach to tracking multiple timelines and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in French and good command of English.
• Discretion, professionalism and ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders across functions.

Skills

Experience

Previous internships or project experience in fashion collections, product development, merchandising or operations is advantageous but not mandatory; demonstrable exposure to production timelines, sample tracking or cross‑functional coordination is a plus.

Education

Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate programme (fashion, merchandising, product development, supply chain, business or similar).

Culture

The workplace culture emphasizes meticulous craftsmanship, creative collaboration and a respect for heritage alongside contemporary business rigour. Teams operate with high standards, cross‑disciplinary cooperation and strong confidentiality, offering immersion in luxury product development processes.