Learning Assistant — Boutique Fashion (Internship)
Chanel — Paris: Learning Assistant (Internship, Boutique Fashion) — July 2026. Support boutique training, onboarding and L&D activities.
Overview
Chanel is an independent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. As an employer, Chanel emphasizes artisanal excellence, creative leadership and rigorous service standards across its global boutiques and corporate functions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the boutique Learning & Development team in planning and executing in-store training and onboarding activities.
- Coordinate logistics for workshops, product trainings and retail excellence sessions, including venue, materials and participant scheduling.
- Maintain training records, attendance logs and basic reporting to measure program participation and feedback.
- Assist in preparing and updating training materials, slides and e-learning content under guidance from senior L&D staff.
- Liaise with boutique managers and corporate L&D stakeholders to follow up on learning actions and continuous improvement.
- Provide on-the-ground support during learning events, including participant communications and day-of coordination.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in HR, Learning & Development, Business, Hospitality, Fashion Management or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in luxury retail, client experience and boutique operations.
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
- Discretion, professionalism and a service-oriented mindset appropriate for a high-end retail environment.
- Fluent French and strong professional English are highly desirable given the boutique context.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship or work experience in retail, customer service or HR/L&D is preferred but not mandatory. Demonstrable exposure to boutique or luxury retail environments will be considered an asset.
Education
Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree programme relevant to HR, L&D, business, hospitality or fashion management.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and exacting standards. Teams operate with high professional expectations in a collaborative, detail-focused environment where heritage and creativity guide daily work.