Permanent contract – Architect

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. FR — Version française

Permanent Contract – Architect - Store Planning - Fashion and Watches & Fine Jewellery - CHANEL Europe – January 2027 - M/F/D

About The Job

As an Architect Store Planning on a permanent contract, you join the Store Planning Europe team in Paris to support the development, construction, renovation and maintenance of CHANEL Fashion and Watches & Fine Jewellery boutiques across Europe. Reporting to the Europe Development Director and working alongside experienced Store Planning Project Managers, you will support the coordination of CHANEL teams, local subsidiaries, design partners, consultants and contractors throughout the delivery of boutique projects.

What impact you can create at Chanel

• Help bring the House’s design vision to life by supporting coordination with Peter Marino Architect, Artistic Direction and external consultants, while ensuring the clear documentation and diligent follow-up of comments, deliverables and approvals.
• Safeguard project quality and compliance through site visits, prototype and material sample reviews, and action tracking; promptly elevate to the Project Manager any risks related to design, quality, program or budget.
• Produce or coordinate the preparation of key project documentation, including AutoCAD drawings, 3D models, research materials and presentations, as well as project briefs and feasibility information.
• Support the operational and administrative management of projects by maintaining preliminary schedules, milestones, action trackers and decision logs, and consolidating the technical, operational and budget information required for project reviews and internal approvals.
• Enable cross-functional coordination and support boutique openings by bringing together contributions from Retail, Finance, Legal, Real Estate, Visual Merchandising and other CHANEL departments, from project preparation through to handover.

You are energised by

• Contribute across every stage of boutique development, from initial feasibility through to opening and handover.
• Work on flagship and Fine Jewellery boutique projects within a European environment.
• Engage with exceptional materials and the most refined architectural detailing.
• Collaborate with highly skilled artisans and specialist contractors, recognised for their outstanding craftsmanship.
• Be part of a proactive, curious team where expertise is shared and continuously developed.

What you will bring

• Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, with 2–4 years of relevant professional experience, including internships and work-study placements.
• Solid understanding of architectural drawings, design development and construction documentation, combined with a meticulous eye for detail.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage several workstreams simultaneously and ensure accurate reporting, meeting minutes and follow-up.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Archicad, SketchUp, Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat; knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, 3D visualisation and AI tools would be an asset.
• Fluent in English and French; proficiency in an additional European language would be appreciated.

What Chanel can offer you

• Grow your expertise on high-end boutique projects built on luxury materials and details.
• Learn to coordinate multiple stakeholders, from Retail teams to designers, architects and contractors.
• Build autonomy progressively through exposure to all phases of boutique development, from feasibility and design coordination to construction, opening and handover.
• Progressively build the judgement and technical knowledge to manage defined project packages, then more complex projects over time.
• Contribute to projects reflecting the House’s commitments to sustainability and eco-design.

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. FR — Version française

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