Chanel Visual Merchandising Intern

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Location
Panama CityPanama ProvincePanama
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Department
Visual Merchandising, Store Design & Architecture
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
May 12, 2026

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Chanel is an independent Paris-based maison renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty lines. The brand is synonymous with craftsmanship, creative leadership and timeless luxury; as an employer it prizes exacting standards, artisanal skill and a collaborative, design-led workplace with a global retail and atelier footprint.

Chanel is hiring a Visual Merchandising Intern in Panama City. Internship role supporting window and in-store displays, moodboards and executions.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the local visual merchandising team in the conception and execution of in-store and window displays that reflect Chanel’s seasonal directives and brand DNA.
  • Prepare moodboards, technical drawings and layout plans to translate global VM guidelines into the store environment.
  • Assist with installation and dressing of displays, including prop placement, lighting adjustments and garment presentation.
  • Help maintain and organise prop and fixture inventories; label, store and track assets for reuse across store projects.
  • Coordinate with retail management and store staff to schedule installations, minimise disruption to sales operations and ensure compliance with visual directives.
  • Contribute to VM project documentation, photography of displays for archives and post-installation reports including basic cost tracking.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree or diploma in visual merchandising, fashion design, interior design, retail design or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrable creative sensibility with a curated portfolio of styling, display or visual work.
  • Strong attention to detail and an ability to execute precise, brand-consistent displays under tight timelines.
  • Reliable, proactive team player able to lift, install and handle retail fixtures and props safely.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) SketchUp (or equivalent 3D/layout tool) Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Moodboarding and visual storytelling Technical drawing and basic scale/layout planning

Experience

No extensive professional experience required; previous retail, styling, or VM internship experience is advantageous. Candidates should be able to present a portfolio of relevant coursework or retail/display projects.

Education

Pursuing or recently completed undergraduate diploma/degree in visual merchandising, fashion, interior design or a related discipline.

Workplace

The role is situated in Panama City, Panama Province, Panama.

Culture

Chanel fosters a rigorous yet creative culture where craftsmanship and aesthetic clarity are paramount. Teams operate with exacting standards and a strong mentorship ethos, offering interns exposure to high-level visual direction and close collaboration with retail and creative stakeholders.

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