Chanel Project Manager — Windows, Façades & Retail Scenography (CDD)
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 25, 2026
About %s
Chanel is an independent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fine jewelry, watches and beauty. The maison combines artisanal savoir‑faire with contemporary creativity and operates global retail, manufacturing and creative activities while preserving a strong heritage-driven identity.
Chanel in Paris seeks a Project Manager (CDD) for Windows, Façades & Retail Scenography to lead high-end retail installations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project management for store windows, façades and retail scenography from concept validation to on-site installation and handover.
- Translate visual merchandising concepts into technical specifications, production drawings and installation briefs; supervise prototyping and mock-ups.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholders including VM, retail operations, architecture, external fabricators, contractors and local store teams to ensure schedule and quality targets are met.
- Manage project budgets, procurement processes, tender documents and contractor selection; control costs and approve invoices in line with procedures.
- Perform site surveys, risk assessments and quality inspections; ensure compliance with brand standards, technical constraints and local regulations.
- Develop and maintain project timelines, progress reports and post‑installation documentation; propose continuous improvements to processes and materials.
Qualifications
- Proven experience managing retail visual merchandising, shopfront or scenography projects for a luxury or premium retailer.
- Demonstrable ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with strict adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Strong technical understanding of shopfitting, materials, production workflows and installation techniques.
- Experience coordinating external suppliers, contractors and cross‑functional internal teams.
- Fluency in French (spoken and written) is strongly preferred for day-to-day coordination in Parisian and French contexts.
Skills
Experience
Typically 4–7 years of progressive experience delivering retail visual merchandising, windows, façades or scenography projects, preferably within luxury fashion or high-end retail environments; proven track record of executing complex store installations across multiple locations.
Education
Degree or diploma in architecture, scenography, industrial or interior design, visual merchandising or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Chanel emphasizes craftsmanship, discretion and creative excellence. The workplace favours close collaboration between design, production and retail teams, demanding meticulous attention to detail and high standards of execution while encouraging innovative solutions that respect the maison’s aesthetic and heritage.
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