Chanel Visual Merchandising Assistant — Education (Work‑Study)
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 8, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready‑to‑wear, leather goods, accessories, fragrances and beauty. The Maison combines artisanal savoir‑faire with contemporary creativity and maintains rigorous standards across ateliers, boutiques and global operations. As an employer, Chanel emphasizes craftsmanship, aesthetic excellence and collaborative development of talent.
Chanel — Paris: Visual Merchandising Assistant (alternance) starting Sept 2026. Support VM education, store training and display execution.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Visual Merchandising Education team in developing and delivering training programs and workshops for store teams across the fashion network.
- Assist in the preparation of visual guidelines, training manuals, presentation decks and hands‑on workshop materials.
- Coordinate logistics for store visits, in‑store training sessions and display installations, including scheduling and materials management.
- Contribute to the conception and execution of window and in‑store displays under the supervision of senior VM staff.
- Maintain and organise prop, mannequin and sample inventories used for training and visual projects.
- Liaise with retail store teams and regional VM managers to ensure alignment with global VM standards and pedagogical objectives.
- Document training outcomes, produce simple reports and visual records, and track compliance with display directives.
- Provide on‑the‑ground support during rollouts, including installation assistance and immediate troubleshooting.
Qualifications
- Enrollment in an accredited vocational or higher education programme relevant to visual merchandising, fashion, retail, applied arts or communication and eligible for alternance/work‑study.
- Strong visual sensibility and a demonstrable interest in luxury fashion presentation and store standards.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple logistical tasks simultaneously.
- Professional demeanour, strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to liaise with boutique teams and trainers.
- Availability to start in September 2026 and to commit to the duration of an alternance contract in France.
Skills
Experience
Preferably has completed previous internships or short assignments in retail, visual merchandising or fashion environments; practical exposure to store operations and window dressing is an advantage but not mandatory.
Education
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme, BTS or professional diploma in Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Retail Management, Applied Arts or related field and eligible for an alternance (work‑study) contract in France.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and meticulous attention to detail, where creativity coexists with exacting standards. The Maison values collaborative mentoring, professional development and immersion in luxury retail practice.
About Cerulean
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