This six-month internship as Digital Innovation Project Manager sits within the Digital Innovation & Transformation team at CHANEL Europe, based in Paris, 52 Champs-Élysées. The role reports to the Director of Digital Innovation & Transformation Europe and interacts with stakeholders region-wide, across all three divisions. This is a newly created position with a target start date of September 2026.
What impact you can create at Chanel
Support CHANEL Europe’s digital community by coordinating and orchestrating regular ceremonies and events that promote awareness of innovation topics such as Artificial Intelligence.
Accelerate digital transformation by producing engaging content on emerging technologies and trends
Foster a culture of continuous learning by animating the digital community on the latest technological developments
Advance innovation experimentation by supporting the successful execution of pilot projects across divisions and markets
Inform strategic decision-making by contributing to market research and ecosystem analysis for the Digital Innovation stream
You are energised by
Exploring the latest innovations in digital and AI and imagining how they can drive positive impact
Working across a diversity of topics within an international team
Building a career path in digital transformation and innovation
What you will bring
Passionate about the luxury industry and eager to contribute to its digital transformation
A first experience in event planning or coordination (internship, student project, volunteering)
A self-starter mindset with the ability to learn fast and work in a structured, organized manner
Excellent written and spoken communication skills with strong attention to detail
Fluency in English; a solid understanding of French
Proficiency in MS Office and hands-on experience with fundamental AI tools
A genuine interest in digital innovation, transformation and emerging technologies
What Chanel can offer you
First-hand experience in digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence within a leading luxury house
Exposure to novel technologies, ecosystem trends and a wide array of external partners
Development of project management, community management and content creation skills
Interaction with a diverse range of subject matter experts across multiple domains
Wide visibility across CHANEL Europe and Global functions, opening career growth perspectives
At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to Chanel.
Skills Required
- Fluency in English; a solid understanding of French
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Hands-on experience with fundamental AI tools
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Self-starter mindset with structured working ability
What We Do
CHANEL is a private company and a world leader in creating, developing, manufacturing and distributing luxury products. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel at the beginning of the last century, CHANEL offers a broad range of high-end creations, including Ready-to-Wear, Leather Goods, Fashion Accessories, Eyewear, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewelry and Watches. CHANEL is also renowned for its Haute Couture collections, presented twice yearly in Paris, and for having acquired a large number of specialized suppliers, collectively known as the Métiers d’Art. CHANEL is dedicated to ultimate luxury and to the highest level of craftsmanship. It is a brand whose core values remain historically grounded on exceptional creation. As such, CHANEL promotes culture, art, creativity and “savoir-faire” throughout the world, and invests significantly in people, R&D and innovation. At the end of 2019, CHANEL employed more than 28,000 people across the world.
