Chanel Makeup & Skincare Intern
Chanel Paris is hiring a Beauty Advisor Intern (STAGE) — join the boutique beauty team in Paris to support client consultations and merchandising.
Overview
Chanel is an iconic French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty. As an independent luxury house, Chanel combines rigorous craftsmanship and heritage with contemporary retail and beauty experiences, offering employees exposure to high-touch clienteling and exacting brand standards across global boutiques.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support boutique beauty team in daily client consultations for makeup and skincare, delivering personalised product recommendations and demonstrations.
- Assist in execution of client appointments, including makeovers, skin analyses and product sampling, ensuring an exceptional, signature Chanel experience.
- Contribute to sales activity by following up on leads, recording client preferences, and supporting after-sales service to build long-term client relationships.
- Maintain merchandising and visual standards for the beauty area: replenish displays, manage stockroom inventory and ensure presentation aligns with Chanel guidelines.
- Operate point-of-sale systems and assist with transactional tasks under supervision, including returns and sample tracking.
- Participate in training sessions on product knowledge, application techniques and brand rituals; apply learnings during client interactions.
- Support boutique events, product launches and promotional initiatives, including preparation and client outreach.
- Perform administrative tasks related to client files, appointment scheduling and basic reporting to the boutique management team.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree or professional programme in cosmetics, aesthetics, retail, marketing or a related field.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a genuine interest in beauty, makeup and skincare.
- Excellent presentation and client service aptitude; ability to create rapport with discerning clients.
- Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple boutique tasks in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Flexibility to work retail hours, including weekends and evenings, as required by boutique operations.
- Prior customer-facing retail or beauty experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
Skills
Experience
Internship-level role; previous retail or beauty internships (3–12 months) are advantageous but not required. Candidates should demonstrate client-facing aptitude and an interest in luxury cosmetics.
Education
Enrolled in or recently completed higher education in beauty, cosmetics, aesthetics, retail, marketing or a related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.344 open roles in Paris, including 107 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.756 active listings on Cerulean, 119 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.313 open positions, with 147 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel's boutiques prioritise impeccable service, technical excellence and refined presentation. The work environment blends a commitment to craftsmanship with high standards of professionalism, offering immersive training and close mentorship within a prestige retail context.
About Cerulean
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