Internship - Knitwear Designer Assistant -Fashion - March 2026 - H/F/X

Description du poste:

Rue Cambon, starting in the beginning of March, for six months.

FASHION DIVISION

Fashion is the Brand's original activity. Two Haute Couture collections, six seasonal Ready-to-Wear and accessories collections and two sportswear and lifestyle-inspired capsule collections - Coco Beach and Coco Neige - offer a style that captures the spirit of the times and is part of women's everyday lives. A silhouette in motion and accessories are an essential part of the CHANEL allure and the Brand's timeless codes, immediately identifiable.

WHAT IMPACT YOU CREATE AT CHANEL
We are seeking for a passionate and detail-oriented Assistant Junior Designer intern to join our Studio team based in Paris.

We are looking for a Fashion Knitwear or Knitted Textile student who is keen to broaden their design and technical skills through a hands-on internship within our knitwear team. This placement offers exposure to the full knitwear development process, from research to fabric and garment development.
* Conduct fashion, trend, and textile image research
* Assist in knitted fabric design and development with a hands-on approach
* Work with machine knitting, including domestic knitting machines
* Support hand knitting and sampling; crochet skills are a plus
* Assist in garment development, including flat sketches
* Support sampling, prototyping, and development processes
* Organise yarns, swatches, samples, and design files
* Support the team during collection development and fittings
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
* BA/MA degree in Fashion Design and strong design and knitwear sensitivity
* Strong knowledge of machine knitting techniques
* Confident with domestic knitting machines and hand knitting
* Understanding of knitted structures and textile development
* Strong visual research skills
* Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
* Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
* Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
* Ability to speak and write English fluently and ideally French

WHAT ENERGIZE YOU & WHAT CHANEL CAN OFFER YOU
* The independence of a creative house that puts people at its heart.
* The dynamism of an environment that cultivates excellence while encouraging personal development for all.
* Opportunities for development, growth and multiple career paths in a company that is attentive to the uniqueness of everyone.

The richness of our teams comes from the uniqueness of everyone. CHANEL values diversity in all its forms and is committed to treating every application fairly.
At your first interview, we will inform you of the stages in the process that will punctuate your recruitment.

CHANEL HOUSE
Founded by Gabrielle Chanel at the beginning of the last century, CHANEL offers a wide range of high-end creations, including Haute Couture, Ready-to-Wear, leather goods, accessories, eyewear, perfumes, cosmetics, skincare, jewelry, and watches. CHANEL is also renowned for having acquired many specialist suppliers, factories, and Métiers d'art, eleven of which are based at 19M, between Paris and Aubervilliers. Dedicated to the ultimate in luxury, CHANEL strives to offer exceptional craftsmanship. Historically, the Brand has placed Creation at the heart of its fundamental values