Product Assistant — Leather Belts (Intern)
Chanel in Paris seeks an Intern Product Assistant — Leather Belts starting July 2026. Internship supporting product development, sampling and production coordination.
Overview
Chanel is an independent, privately held luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready‑to‑wear, leather goods and accessories. The brand is recognized for its exacting standards of craftsmanship, creative innovation and discretion; as an employer it offers a structured, atelier‑oriented environment that values artisanal savoir‑faire, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and the cultivation of emerging talent.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the product team across the full product lifecycle for leather belts, from concept and sampling to industrialisation and delivery.
- Coordinate with design, prototyping ateliers, suppliers and production to manage samples, technical specifications and quality checkpoints.
- Prepare and maintain technical packs, bills of materials (BOM), cost sheets and product datasets for internal review and approval.
- Monitor production calendars, track sample progress and escalate delays or quality issues to relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to trend and competitor research, materials scouting and seasonal line planning.
- Assist in the preparation of internal presentations, line sheets and merchandising materials for buying and commercial teams.
- Support cross‑functional communication with sourcing, quality, logistics and retail teams to ensure commercial readiness.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Fashion, Product Development, Luxury Management or a related discipline.
- Availability to start in July 2026 for the duration of the internship placement (as required by the educational programme).
- Strong organisational skills with a methodical approach to follow up and documentation.
- High level of discretion and professionalism when handling proprietary designs and supplier relationships.
Skills
Experience
Prior internship experience in product development, accessories or leather goods is preferred; exposure to ateliers, suppliers or retail operations is an asset.
Education
Enrolled in a tertiary programme (Bachelor's or Master's) in Fashion, Product Development, Industrial/Technical Fashion, Luxury Business or equivalent.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture that blends creative excellence with meticulous craftsmanship; teams operate in a highly collaborative, detail‑driven environment that prizes discretion and long‑term skill development. The workplace offers exposure to ateliers, heritage techniques and international commercial practices, with mentoring from senior product and design professionals.