Chanel Visual Merchandising Assistant (Intern)
Chanel — Visual Merchandising Assistant Intern, Paris (Mode Cambon). Internship starting July 2023 to support window and in-store visual presentations.
Overview
Chanel is an independent French house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories. As an employer, the brand is synonymous with exacting standards, artisanal savoir‑faire and an emphasis on timeless elegance; teams operate at the intersection of creativity and retail excellence in flagship boutiques and ateliers worldwide.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of seasonal visual merchandising concepts in the Mode Cambon boutique, including window and in-store displays.
- Assist with the construction, dressing and maintenance of visual sets, props and fixtures to uphold brand standards.
- Prepare visual kits, signage and prop inventories; ensure materials are stored and returned according to procedures.
- Collaborate closely with the store management and head visual merchandiser to schedule installations, product placements and refreshes.
- Document displays through photography and basic reporting to track execution and provide feedback for future installations.
- Provide hands-on support during product launches, private events and promotional periods, ensuring flawless presentation.
- Ensure compliance with Chanel visual guidelines and maintain a high level of boutique presentation throughout service hours.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a degree or professional programme in visual merchandising, fashion design, retail management or related discipline.
- Demonstrable aesthetic sensibility with a strong interest in luxury fashion presentation.
- Manual dexterity and the ability to handle physical installation tasks (lifting, positioning props, minor assembly).
- Excellent organisational skills, punctuality and the capacity to work to tight deadlines.
- Professional discretion, impeccable presentation and a client‑oriented attitude.
Skills
Experience
Internship-level role; prior retail, visual merchandising or creative staging experience is advantageous but not mandatory. Candidates should demonstrate practical familiarity with boutique operations or hands-on creative projects.
Education
Enrolment in a relevant post-secondary programme (Visual Merchandising, Fashion Design, Retail Management, or equivalent).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.344 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 107 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.756 open positions — 119 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.313 open roles in France, including 147 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Chanel’s workplace culture blends rigorous craftsmanship with creative ambition; teams are guided by a strong sense of heritage, attention to detail and discretion. The environment values collaboration between creative and retail functions to deliver exceptional client experiences in flagship boutiques.
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