Chanel Visual Merchandising Intern
- Location
- ZurichZurichSwitzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.
Chanel Visual Merchandising Intern in Zurich – 6-month luxury fashion retail internship with visual display and window design responsibilities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure daily compliance of all in-store displays and window presentations with Chanel visual guidelines
- Prepare and execute in-store scenography rotations and window décor changes
- Verify product labeling conforms to visual merchandising standards
- Communicate display zone changes and optimization opportunities to sales teams
- Coordinate and install visual merchandising animations and installations
- Manage price display signage across all retail zones
- Organize, inventory, and track visual merchandising tool deliveries
- Document changes and in-store activities through photography and reporting to the VM team
- Apply merchandising rules across all product categories to reinforce brand image
- Support sales team needs to enhance commercial performance
Qualifications
- Formal qualification in Design, Graphics, Styling, Visual Merchandising, or Fashion
- Proven experience in luxury retail boutiques, visual merchandising, or sales environments
- Strong fashion culture and aesthetic sensitivity
- Meticulous attention to detail across all visual presentations
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
Skills
Experience
One or more years of experience in luxury retail boutiques, visual merchandising, or sales
Education
Higher education in Design, Graphics, Styling, Visual Merchandising, or Fashion
Workplace
This position is based in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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