Chanel

You, Me & Us:
Designing Futures

Chanel You, Me & Us: Designing Futures is a free 22 week-long mentorship programme for young creative enthusiasts who are keen to learn more about the world of Chanel and opportunities to engage with the wider industry.

Who is this programme for?

Chanel You, Me & Us: Designing Futures is a free 22 week-long mentorship programme for young creative enthusiasts who are keen to learn more about the world of Chanel and opportunities to engage with the wider industry.

This programme is open to young creatives aged 18-25.

This programme is perfect for you if you want to grow your understanding of the world of luxury, build your professional network, expand your portfolio and develop key skills required to pursue a future career in the industry.

Who will my mentor be?

Mentors on this programme will all be professionals from Chanel. They will represent a range of departments across the House, including marketing, innovation, finance, communications and design.

You will be matched with a mentor who aligns with the skills and ambitions you are looking to develop.

They may not always have the exact same job you wish to apply to in the future, but they will have the knowledge and expertise to help support you over the course of the mentorship programme.

What types of interests are relevant for this programme?

This mentorship opportunity is the right one for you if you have an interest in for example:

  • Visual Merchandising

  • Digital Creative

  • Retail and Client Engagement

  • Finance and Business Management

  • Open Innovation and developing the future of the industry

What you’ll receive

22 weeks
of mentoring

One-to-one mentoring from a member of the Chanel team.

Flexible options for meeting times

In person and virtual available.

A Showcase event to celebratE

Present your work and network with professionals from Chanel.

Ongoing access to our network

Connect and share with our alumni.

  • I'm leaving this mentorship with so much new experience, knowledge and most importantly confidence. This is something that I've been wanting to work on for a while and this experience gave me the opportunity to do so in a supportive environment.

    Skye Cozier

  • This programme has helped open the doors into the many areas of the luxury industry and the many roles in the Marketing & PR areas I want to work in. I didn't know that there were so many roles that not only work together, but relate to my field.

    Valencia McFarlane

  • I felt supported, heard and encouraged by my mentor. She believed in me and my potential which was a large motivator because it reaffirmed my ability to find my feet within the industry.

    Dharam Rana

The Application Process

  • 1. Apply online

    Find a programme that’s right for you and apply online. If you’re unsure you can select “all programmes” and we will match you on the best fit.

  • 2. Interview

    If you meet our eligibility criteria, you’ll be invited to an interview where we will ask questions to help us match you with a mentor.

  • 3. Induction

    If you’re successful, you’ll be invited to a session to onboard you to the programme, set some goals, and give you all the information you need.

  • 4. Meet Your Mentor

    After your induction, you’ll meet your mentor at a mixer session. From then you’ll meet one another (in person or online) for an hour every fortnight.

  • 5. Check In

    You’ll have a dedicated Programme Manager who will be on hand if you have any questions and check in to see how your mentoring is going.

  • 6. Showcase

    At the end of the programme, you’ll be able to celebrate with the rest of your cohort at your Showcase where you have the chance to present your work and connect with other people on the programme.

application requirements

To take part in Designing Futures you must:

✅ Be aged between 18-25 years old when the programme begins

✅ Live in the UK

✅ Meet our eligibility criteria

✅ Are keen to get an insight into Chanel and the luxury industry

programme dates

Application deadline: November 27th, 2024

Interviews: 9th, 10th & 16th December (Online)

Mentee induction:
Part 1- 29th January (Online)
Part 2 - 13th February (At Chanel Offices in London)

Speed networking session: 29th April (At Chanel Offices in London)

Showcase: 16th July (At Chanel Offices in London)

Questions?

Check out our FAQs or get in touch.