Chanel Visual Merchandising Assistant

Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Chanel

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.

Chanel Visual Merchandising Assistant internship, Paris. 6-month fashion retail display role at luxury boutique.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Ensure displays and window vitrines comply with brand visual guidelines through daily inspection, replacement, and repositioning of products as needed
  • Collaborate with the visual merchandising team on preparations for in-store scenography rotations and transitions
  • Execute in-store rotations and window display updates according to established protocols
  • Verify product labeling conforms to visual merchandising standards and brand regulations
  • Communicate with sales floor teams regarding display zone changes and optimization opportunities
  • Proactively share updates, photographs, and floor manager feedback with the visual merchandising department
  • Participate in the installation and setup of visual merchandising animations and promotional installations within the boutique
  • Manage price display implementation and ensure consistency across all retail spaces
  • Organize, inventory, and track visual merchandising tools and materials, including coordinating delivery schedules

Qualifications

  • Higher education qualification in fashion, retail, or a related discipline
  • One or more prior experiences in luxury boutique retail, visual merchandising, and/or sales environments
  • Strong aesthetic sensibility and acute visual awareness
  • Demonstrated attention to detail in execution of visual display work
  • Ability to maintain focus, discretion, and composure under pressure
  • Capacity for independent initiative combined with precision and operational agility
  • Proficiency in collaborative teamwork with empathy and adaptability to dynamic retail environments

Skills

Visual design and display principles Luxury retail standards and guidelines Product merchandising techniques Attention to detail Initiative and problem-solving Team collaboration Fashion product knowledge Communication and documentation skills

Experience

One or more experiences in luxury boutique retail, visual merchandising, and/or sales environments

Education

Higher education qualification

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Benefits

Structured integration program including training in the House history and product portfolio; professional development through exposure to multiple European retail services; access to a Young Talents community for networking and career building

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.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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Chanel

Chanel Visual Merchandising Assistant

Paris, France

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