Chanel Merchandising Project Assistant — Fragrance Campaigns (Internship)

Overview

Chanel is an independent French luxury maison renowned for its couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty lines. The company combines longstanding craft traditions with a contemporary creative vision and operates globally across boutiques, wholesale and digital channels. As an employer, Chanel emphasizes discretion, artisanal excellence and long-term talent development within a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandising Project Manager in the planning and execution of fragrance merchandising campaigns across retail and wholesale channels.
• Coordinate timelines, production schedules and deliverables for POS materials, displays and in-store visuals to ensure timely campaign roll-out.
• Draft merchandising briefs and visual guidelines that align with brand standards and creative direction.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (marketing, retail operations, supply chain) and external partners (agencies, suppliers, visual merchandisers) to track progress and resolve issues.
• Manage sample flows, mock-ups and approvals for display materials; maintain project documentation and asset libraries.
• Prepare presentation decks, status reports and post-campaign performance summaries for stakeholders.
• Assist with basic budget tracking and invoice follow-up related to merchandising production.
• Conduct store-level compliance checks and aggregate feedback to inform merchandising adjustments.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Marketing, Luxury Management, Fashion Merchandising or a related field (required for internship status).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Keen attention to detail and a rigorous approach to brand execution and visual standards.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; professionalism in cross-functional liaison and vendor interactions.
• Interest in beauty and fragrance, with a sensitivity to luxury retail environments and customer experience.
• Prior internship experience in retail, merchandising or marketing is advantageous.

Skills

Experience

Internship-level role; candidates must be currently enrolled in a relevant degree. Previous internships (in merchandising, retail, beauty or marketing) are a plus but not mandatory.

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Marketing, Luxury Management, Fashion Business, Visual Merchandising or a related discipline.

Workplace

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of meticulous craftsmanship, creative integrity and discretion. The workplace balances high standards and artistic ambition with structured career development, collaboration across disciplines and a commitment to preserving brand heritage.

About Cerulean

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