Chanel Visual Merchandising Manager – Department Stores
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Manager
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 8, 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 seeks a Visual Merchandising Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract based at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, Paris.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and animate the visual merchandising team, fostering creative dynamism and collaborative problem-solving
- Establish and execute the operational calendar for display changes, collection installations, and merchandising rollouts across boutiques
- Evaluate and develop the competencies of visual merchandisers, ensuring effective onboarding and continuous professional growth
- Define visual merchandising guidelines and oversee their implementation across all department store locations
- Collaborate with Product Merchandising and Image departments to ensure collection spirit and brand integrity in-store
- Participate in purchasing decisions and product selection, ensuring alignment with merchandising strategy and brand narratives
- Manage visual merchandising budgets and tools procurement
- Advise sales teams on merchandising principles and monitor in-store product performance to optimize merchandising propositions
- Organize and coordinate special events and animations within boutique environments
- Maintain competitive awareness and share best practices across the visual merchandising community
- Support cross-boutique network projects and initiatives across France
Qualifications
- 4–6 years of progressive experience in visual merchandising, with demonstrated team leadership
- Strong creative sensibility and fashion aesthetic awareness
- Proven organizational and project management skills in retail environments
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to execute at scale across multiple locations
- Demonstrated adaptability to boutique dynamics and retail implications
Skills
Experience
4–6 years in visual merchandising roles, including demonstrated management or supervisory experience. Experience working in luxury retail, department stores, or multi-location boutique environments is highly valued.
Education
Secondary education required; formal training in visual arts, fashion merchandising, or retail management is preferred but not mandatory.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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