Chandon Assistant Retail Design & Visual Merchandising

Chandon, a prestigious sparkling wine house under the LVMH conglomerate, is renowned for its innovative approach to winemaking across four continents. With vineyards in Argentina, California, Brazil, Australia, China, and India, Chandon stands as the largest sparkling wine vineyard globally. The brand is celebrated for its commitment to sustainable practices and creative innovation, offering unique sensory experiences through its six Brand Homes, which welcome 450,000 visitors annually.

1. Support the Visual Merchandising and Retail Design Manager in creating attractive sales spaces that enhance customer experience in Brand Homes, Travel Retail, and domestic markets.
2. Participate in the development and implementation of new visual merchandising tools.
3. Contribute to the creation and installation of permanent displays and in-store animations.
4. Assist in designing store layouts, customer journeys, and consumer experiences for new store openings, renovations, and special projects.
5. Support the selection and procurement of furniture, equipment, and other design elements.
6. Prepare presentations, mood boards, and visual tools to communicate concepts to stakeholders.
7. Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely and accurate implementation of designs.
8. Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for visual merchandising and retail design projects.
9. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including global marketing and Brand Homes, to ensure smooth project execution.
10. Conduct store visits to evaluate the effectiveness of merchandising and design implementations.
11. Stay informed of current trends in retail design and visual merchandising, including competitor and supplier analysis.
12. Provide market study-based recommendations to enhance the brand's 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. Handle administrative tasks related to planning, communication, and order management.

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

1. Strong sensitivity to luxury brands and the Wines & Spirits sector.
2. Retail-oriented with excellent attention to detail and a creative eye.
3. Team player with organizational skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
4. Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment with strict deadlines.
5. Proficient in communication and collaboration with diverse teams.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, Vray, Enscape, and Keyshot.
7. Fluent in written and spoken English and French.

Beginner level experience is required, suitable for an internship position.

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

The internship offers a hybrid working mode based in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, providing exposure to the luxury wine and spirits industry and opportunities to develop design and merchandising skills.

Chandon fosters a culture of innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, encouraging a dynamic and creative work environment. As part of the LVMH group, employees benefit from being part of a global network that values diversity and continuous learning.