Chanel Architecture & Merchandising Intern
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.
Chanel Architecture & Merchandising Intern in Paris; design luxury retail spaces across Europe for Fragrance & Beauty.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute to the adaptation of permanent architectural concepts by proposing solutions tailored to market constraints, retail environments, and business objectives while respecting international guidelines and Chanel's brand identity
- Monitor and manage architectural projects through timeline oversight, project management tool updates, and coordination with internal stakeholders and European markets
- Assist markets in validating architectural concepts and monitor project implementation to ensure compliance with Chanel standards and aesthetic guidelines
- Participate in the development of wholesale and retail activations by adapting international campaigns to local market needs for podiums, window displays, event spaces, and merchandising installations
- Identify innovative materials and solutions that balance creativity, operational feasibility, and sustainability while supporting teams through project production and deployment
Qualifications
- Degree or academic background in architecture, interior architecture, design, or eco-design
- Strong interest in wholesale environments and the luxury sector
- Excellent proficiency in SketchUp (essential)
- Proficiency in V-Ray and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Strong sensitivity to architecture, design, visual merchandising, and luxury retail aesthetics
- Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills
Skills
Experience
Academic training in architecture or design disciplines; practical interest in luxury retail and wholesale environments; exposure to architectural project coordination is advantageous.
Education
Degree or academic background in architecture, interior architecture, design, or eco-design.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.
About Cerulean
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