Chanel Senior Visual Merchandising & Maintenance Executive
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 27, 2026
About %s
Chanel is an independent global maison renowned for its heritage in couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. The brand is characterised by exacting standards of craftsmanship, a strong creative identity and an international retail footprint; as an employer it expects refinement, discretion and a collaborative approach to sustaining luxury retail environments.
Chanel in Taipei City seeks a Senior Visual Merchandising & Maintenance Executive to lead flagship VM and facilities operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and execute visual merchandising concepts and seasonal windows for the flagship store to uphold Chanel’s brand codes and elevate customer experience.
- Oversee store fabric, fixtures and building services: plan and manage preventive maintenance, ad hoc repairs and scheduled refurbishments to ensure impeccable presentation.
- Coordinate contractors, specialist craftsmen and external vendors — from shopfitting to AV and lighting — ensuring works are delivered on time, on spec and within budget.
- Translate global VM directives into locally viable installations, producing technical drawings, briefs and installation plans for store teams and contractors.
- Manage VM installation timelines for product launches and events, supervise on-site implementation and sign-off to guarantee visual accuracy and safety compliance.
- Maintain an asset register for fixtures, lighting and technical equipment; plan replacement cycles and capital expenditure requests.
- Train and mentor store staff on visual standards, safe handling of fixtures and routine upkeep; act as the primary liaison between retail operations and corporate VM/facilities teams.
- Control vendor invoices, monitor budgets for maintenance and VM projects, and prepare post-project reports and cost reconciliations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture, engineering, facilities management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven expertise in visual merchandising principles and retail shopfitting detailing.
- Demonstrable experience managing facilities, contractors and maintenance programmes within a luxury retail environment.
- Strong technical literacy with ability to read and produce technical drawings; proficiency in AutoCAD or similar tools preferred.
- Excellent project management skills, with a track record of delivering multi‑disciplinary projects on time and within budget.
- Fluency in workplace safety, local building regulations and vendor procurement best practices.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in visual merchandising and retail facilities or maintenance management, preferably with exposure to flagship or high‑traffic luxury stores.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture, engineering, facilities management or a closely related field; equivalent professional experience accepted.
Workplace
This position is based in Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture of meticulous craftsmanship, discretion and creative rigor. The workplace values refined aesthetic judgement, cross‑functional collaboration and operational excellence to preserve the maison’s luxury standards in every client-facing environment.
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