Chanel You, Me & Us: Designing Futures

Chanel You, Me & Us:
Designing Futures

Designing Futures is our mentoring programme run in partnership with Chanel to support young people looking to enter the luxury industry.

Perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the industry, grow their network, and understand how to develop your career in this area.

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Who is this programme for?

Chanel You, Me & Us: Designing Futures is a free 22 week-long mentorship programme for 18-25 year olds who are keen to learn more about the world of Chanel and opportunities to engage with the wider luxury industry.

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.

  • My mentor was not only insightful but also such a kind and encouraging person, which made a huge difference in building my confidence within professional creative spaces. What stood out most was how genuine and open everyone at Chanel was. It made me feel seen, supported, and inspired to push forward in my journey. Thank you for creating such a thoughtful and empowering experience.

    Lucy Woodham

Who will my mentor be?

Mentors on this programme will all be professionals from Chanel and Orlebar Brown. They will represent a range of departments, 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.

  • My whole experience was so much more than I expected, I was able to finally be in the rooms that I had not thought i could enter. I really enjoyed meeting new people and seeing first hand, the possibilities that are ahead for me. It's so cool seeing professionals work in fields that you are working towards because it makes the goal feel real.

    Razik Darji

What 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

Communications

Finance and Business Management

Open Innovation and developing the future of the industry

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

Communications

Finance and Business Management

Open Innovation and developing the future of the industry

  • I was able to learn more about the industry and gain access to new opportunities and connections. I also met a supportive, inspiring group of mentees, which has created a network for me to further my career.

    Kody Mahoney

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.

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: Wednesday 11th February
Interviews: 25th & 26th February (Online)
Mentee induction:
Part 1: 1st April (Online)
Part 2: 16th April (At Chanel Offices in London)
Speed networking session: 2nd July (At Chanel Offices in London)
Showcase: 10th September (In London)

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Questions?

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