Fashion Accessories Operations Intern

Overview

Chanel is an independent French haute couture and luxury house renowned for its craftsmanship across fashion, accessories, fragrance and beauty. As an employer, Chanel combines artisanal savoir‑faire with a global retail and production footprint, offering roles that require both creative sensitivity and rigorous operational discipline.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Direction Opérations Accessoires team in coordinating end‑to‑end operational activities for fashion accessories (from sampling to production delivery).
• Track production timelines, sample flows and delivery schedules; update and maintain operational trackers and dashboards.
• Coordinate cross‑functional communication with design, development, sourcing, quality and logistics teams to ensure alignment on deliveries and specifications.
• Prepare meeting materials, minutes and status reports for internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Assist in process‑improvement initiatives, standardisation of operational procedures and ad‑hoc project work related to accessories operations.
• Manage documentation related to product references, quality alerts and change requests, ensuring traceability and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in fashion management, supply chain, industrial engineering, business or a related discipline.
• Strong organisational aptitude with proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and details simultaneously.
• Rigorous, methodical approach to data and document management; high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable preparing clear reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Proactive team player with a collaborative mindset and the capacity to work in a fast‑paced, creative environment.

Experience

Internship position; previous internship experience in fashion operations, product development, production follow‑up or supply chain is advantageous but not mandatory.

Education

Enrolment in a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s programme (fashion management, supply chain, industrial engineering, business or equivalent).

Culture

Chanel’s culture balances deep respect for heritage craftsmanship with a constant pursuit of operational excellence and innovation. The workplace values discretion, attention to detail and collaboration across creative and technical disciplines, providing hands‑on exposure to luxury product workflows.