Chanel Visual Merchandising Assistant
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an iconic French haute couture and luxury goods maison renowned for its fashion, accessories, beauty and fragrance. Privately held and celebrated for exacting standards, artisanal craftsmanship and a strong design heritage, Chanel offers a creative, detail‑driven workplace where discretion, excellence and brand stewardship are paramount.
Chanel Visual Merchandising Assistant internship in Paris. 6-month stage in luxury fashion retail, July 2022.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct daily visual audits to ensure display and window installations comply with Chanel's visual guidelines, addressing any product replacements or repositioning as required
- Collaborate with the VM team in advance to prepare and execute in-store scenography rotations and window display refreshes
- Verify product labeling conforms to visual merchandising standards and brand specifications
- Communicate display zone changes and VM updates to sales floor teams to optimise merchandising effectiveness
- Participate in the installation and styling of VM animations and activations within the boutique
- Manage price signage placement and updates across all product lines
- Maintain and inventory VM tools and materials, track incoming deliveries, and organise stockroom logistics
- Share operational insights—photos of installations, floor manager feedback—with the extended VM team to foster continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Higher education qualification (Bac+2 minimum)
- Demonstrated experience in luxury retail, visual merchandising, or fashion sales
- Strong visual sensibility and meticulous attention to detail
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and adapt to fast-paced retail environments
- Capacity to maintain focus, discretion, and composure under pressure
Skills
Experience
One or more years of professional experience in luxury boutique environments, visual merchandising, or fashion retail sales.
Education
Higher education qualification (Bac+2 minimum recommended); degree or certification in visual merchandising, fashion retail, or related discipline preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture rooted in craftsmanship, creativity and meticulous attention to detail. The workplace values heritage and aesthetic excellence while encouraging cross‑disciplinary collaboration between creative, retail and production teams.
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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