Chanel Merchandising Project Assistant — Fragrance Campaigns (Internship)

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.

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

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

1. Microsoft Excel
2. Microsoft PowerPoint
3. Adobe InDesign
4. Project coordination
5. Visual merchandising principles
6. Stakeholder management

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.

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

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.