Translation Project Coordination Intern — Fragrances & Beauty

Location Neuilly-sur-SeineHauts-de-SeineFrance
Type Internship
Seniority Intern
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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Chanel — Neuilly‑sur‑Seine: Internship for a Translation Project Coordination Assistant in Fragrances & Beauty (July 2026).

Overview

Chanel is an independent global luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty. The brand combines creative excellence and artisanal savoir-faire with international retail and marketing operations; as an employer it values discretion, attention to detail, and a culture that supports craftsmanship, brand stewardship and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Assist the Project Manager in coordinating translation and localization projects for fragrance and beauty product launches, marketing campaigns and packaging.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders (marketing, regulatory, legal, packaging) to gather source assets and validate project requirements.
  • Manage relationships with external language vendors and agencies: issue briefs, follow up on delivery schedules and track invoices.
  • Prepare and maintain project documentation: schedules, trackers, style guides, glossaries and QA reports.
  • Perform linguistic quality checks and in‑context reviews; report and track required corrections with vendors and teams.
  • Support uploading and downloading of files in CAT/localization platforms and ensure correct file formatting for DTP and packaging workflows.
  • Monitor project timelines and escalate risks to ensure on‑time delivery for launches and regulatory deadlines.
  • Provide administrative support for meetings, minutes, and project status reporting.

Qualifications

  • Native or near‑native French and professional proficiency in English; additional languages a plus.
  • Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in translation, languages, localization, communications, marketing or a related discipline.
  • Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and demonstrable linguistic sensitivity for brand tone and terminology.
  • Good interpersonal skills, discretion handling confidential product information, and a collaborative mindset.

Skills

Project coordination Localization workflow management Linguistic QA and in‑context review Translation memory and terminology management CAT tools (e.g., SDL Trados, memoQ) — familiarity preferred Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Experience

Internship-level role: applicants should be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant programme. Previous internships or coursework in translation, localization, marketing or the beauty industry are advantageous but not mandatory.

Education

Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Translation, Languages, Localization, Communications, Marketing or a related field.

Culture

Chanel fosters a studio‑like environment that prizes creativity, exacting standards and long‑term brand stewardship. Teams operate with strong cross‑functional collaboration between creative, commercial and product disciplines, offering exposure to global launches and high‑profile campaigns.