Chandon Assistant Retail Design & Visual Merchandising Intern

Chandon, a prestigious sparkling wine house under the LVMH umbrella, is renowned for its global presence and commitment to excellence. Founded in 1959, Chandon boasts vineyards across Argentina, California, Brazil, Australia, China, and India, making it the largest sparkling wine vineyard worldwide. The brand's six Brand Homes are central to its direct-to-consumer strategy, welcoming 450,000 visitors annually to experience its warm hospitality and unique sensory wine experiences. Chandon is dedicated to sharing its ancestral expertise, sustainable development commitment, and innovative approach while enhancing brand visibility across all channels and markets.

1. Assist in the development and implementation of new visual merchandising tools.
2. Contribute to the creation and installation of permanent displays and in-store animations.
3. Collaborate with Brand Homes and domestic market teams to ensure adherence to visual merchandising guidelines and integrate feedback.
4. Support the design of store layouts, customer journeys, and consumer experiences for new store openings, renovations, and special projects.
5. Aid in the selection and procurement of furniture, equipment, and design elements.
6. Prepare presentations, mood boards, and other visual tools to communicate concepts to stakeholders.
7. Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure accurate and timely design implementation.
8. Assist in managing timelines, budgets, and resources for visual merchandising and retail design projects.
9. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including global marketing, domestic teams, and Brand Homes, to ensure seamless project execution.
10. Participate in store visits to evaluate the effectiveness of merchandising and design implementations.
11. Stay informed on current retail design and visual merchandising trends, including competitive analysis.
12. Provide market study-based recommendations to enhance brand visual presentation.
13. Contribute to the development of innovative, trend-focused design concepts.
14. Maintain updated records and tools for visual merchandising, design, and technical projects.
15. Assist in preparing reports and presentations for internal meetings and reviews.
16. Manage administrative tasks related to the role, including scheduling, communication, and order management.

1. Bachelor's degree in Visual Merchandising, Retail Design, or Interior Design.

1. Fluency in English and French, both written and spoken.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp.
3. Team-oriented, organized, and solution-focused with the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment with strict deadlines.
4. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with various departments.
5. Strong sensitivity to luxury brands and the Wines & Spirits sector.
6. Retail-oriented, structured, with a keen eye for detail and creativity.

Beginner level experience is acceptable.

Bachelor's degree in Visual Merchandising, Retail Design, or Interior Design.

Opportunity to work in a hybrid mode, combining remote and on-site work in Paris.

Chandon fosters a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence, deeply rooted in its heritage and commitment to sustainability. The workplace environment is dynamic and collaborative, encouraging team members to contribute their unique perspectives and skills to enhance the brand's global presence and consumer experience.