Chanel Visual Merchandising Associate
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an iconic French luxury maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. The brand operates a global network of boutiques and ateliers and is recognised for uncompromising craftsmanship, refined aesthetics and rigorous standards of client service.
Chanel Visual Merchandising Associate internship in Nice. 6-month fashion retail role supporting display and in-store visual presentation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Inspect and maintain display compliance daily, ensuring all window displays and in-store presentations adhere to Chanel visual guidelines
- Prepare and coordinate in-store display rotations and scenographic changes with the VM team
- Execute window and in-store display changeovers and install VM animations and installations
- Verify product labeling and pricing displays comply with visual standards and brand requirements
- Communicate display zone changes and updates to sales floor teams as needed
- Partner with store management to identify merchandising opportunities and optimize sales support
- Document and photograph merchandising changes and communicate proactively with the broader VM team
- Manage VM inventory, oversee stock organization, track tool and material deliveries, and assist with inventory management
- Apply visual merchandising principles and product styling across all product lines in alignment with brand positioning
Qualifications
- Secondary or tertiary education completed
- Demonstrated experience in luxury boutique retail, visual merchandising, or fashion sales
- Strong fashion and luxury goods knowledge
- Exceptional visual sensibility and eye for detail
- Proven ability to work methodically under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Self-motivated with strong initiative and organizational discipline
- Collaborative team player with interpersonal awareness and adaptability
Skills
Experience
One or more years of experience in luxury retail boutiques, visual merchandising, or related sales environments.
Education
Secondary education (Bac) or higher; tertiary education preferred. Training in visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, or related disciplines is advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Benefits
Structured onboarding program including Chanel heritage and product training; retail knowledge development through exposure to multiple European regional departments; access to Young Talent community events for professional networking and mentorship.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a workplace defined by craftsmanship, discretion and exacting aesthetic standards. Teams operate collaboratively within boutiques and ateliers, with an emphasis on continuous learning, mentorship and the preservation of the maison's heritage.
About Cerulean
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