Office Manager Intern — Footwear Development
Chanel — Internship: Office Manager, Footwear Development in Paris. January start; administrative and operational support for the shoe development team.
Overview
Chanel is an iconic French Maison renowned for its heritage, craftsmanship and discretionary savoir‑faire across couture, ready‑to‑wear and accessories. As a global luxury house, Chanel maintains a highly creative, detail‑driven environment that balances traditional artisanship with modern product and business practices.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the footwear development team, including calendar management, meeting coordination and travel arrangements.
- Coordinate operational aspects of product development cycles: sample logistics, supplier communications and tracking of development milestones.
- Manage and process administrative paperwork such as expense reports, invoices and purchase requests, ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
- Maintain and organise product documentation, technical files and shared drives to ensure version control and ease of access for cross‑functional teams.
- Prepare meeting materials and follow up on action items; support project trackers and status reporting for development leads.
- Support ad hoc projects and requests from the design, production and sourcing teams, acting as a reliable interface between internal stakeholders and external partners.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's programme in fashion management, business administration, product development or a related discipline.
- Excellent organisational skills with a proven ability to prioritise multiple simultaneous tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and rigor in document handling and administrative processes.
- Professional communication skills, discretion and the ability to liaise confidently with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Proactive working style, autonomy and a collaborative mindset; capacity to follow processes while proposing pragmatic improvements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint); prior experience with expense reporting and document management is a plus.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship or practical experience in administrative support, product development or operations — ideally within fashion, accessories, or luxury goods — is advantageous but not mandatory for this internship.
Education
Enrolled in or recently graduated from a tertiary programme (Bachelor's or Master's) in fashion, business administration, product development or related field.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of excellence where meticulous attention to detail and respect for artisanal craft coexist with a modern, collaborative workplace. Teams operate with high standards, discretion and a shared commitment to product quality and brand heritage.