Chanel PLV / Visual Merchandising Designer, Perfumes & Beauty (Fixed-term)
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent global fashion house renowned for its haute couture, ready‑to‑wear, accessories and beauty lines. The Maison combines Parisian heritage and exacting craftsmanship with contemporary creative direction; as an employer it prioritizes design excellence, meticulous attention to detail and cross‑disciplinary collaboration across product, marketing and retail teams.
Chanel — Neuilly‑sur‑Seine: Contract PLV/Merchandising Designer (Perfumes & Beauty) to design POS displays and manage prototyping and production.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop creative concepts and technical designs for point‑of‑sale (PLV) displays, fixtures and retail sets for perfumes and beauty launches, in line with Chanel brand guidelines.
- Produce detailed technical drawings, specifications and manufacturing packs for prototyping and production (materials, finishes, tolerances, assembly instructions).
- Drive prototyping and sample validation: supervise mock‑ups, iterate with model‑makers and workshops to ensure quality and feasibility.
- Coordinate with global and regional merchandising, marketing and sales teams to adapt global concepts to local store footprints and regulatory constraints.
- Manage relationships with suppliers and production partners, monitor costs, lead times and quality control throughout the production cycle.
- Oversee installation and in‑store roll‑outs, provide on‑site support as required and ensure displays meet visual and safety standards.
- Maintain project timelines and budgets, prepare technical documentation and post‑launch reporting for continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Proven portfolio of PLV, retail display or packaging design work for beauty, fragrance or luxury brands.
- Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes and retail engineering for high‑end displays.
- Ability to translate creative direction into precise technical documentation and production‑ready files.
- Proven vendor management experience and familiarity with prototyping workflows.
- Excellent visual sensibility and meticulous attention to finish and detail.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in point‑of‑sale, retail display or packaging design, preferably within beauty, fragrance or luxury retail environments.
Education
Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Packaging, Visual Merchandising or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Chanel blends Parisian elegance with rigorous standards of craft and finish; teams operate in a highly collaborative, design‑driven environment where creative excellence and meticulous execution are prized. The Maison encourages cross‑disciplinary collaboration between design, production and commercial functions to deliver exceptional retail experiences.
About Cerulean
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