Chanel Visual Merchandising Project Coordinator
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Jul 23, 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 Project Coordinator internship in Paris; 6-month program supporting international point-of-sale marketing initiatives for Watches and Fine Jewellery.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage visual merchandising projects from concept through global deployment
- Update and maintain the Visual Merchandising Tools Book with current standards and best practices
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses following each in-store visual merchandising launch and activation worldwide
- Develop and refine best practices frameworks and analytical reports to enhance market support
- Track and monitor visual merchandising deployment across all markets, synthesizing annual VM plans by region
- Monitor point-of-sale material offerings and create guidelines for new display elements and décor launches
- Develop visual merchandising guidelines for regional markets, ensuring deliverables are met and timelines are respected
- Perform regular competitive intelligence analysis and produce reports highlighting competitor best practices
- Manage administrative coordination including invoicing, sample distribution, and visual asset delivery to markets
- Respond to market requests and coordinate special departmental events such as seminars and team-building activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Bac +4/5) in business school or Master's degree in Marketing or equivalent
- Ideally two years of professional experience in point-of-sale marketing or visual merchandising
- Demonstrated experience coordinating international projects
- Fluent in French and English
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and standard office software
- Strong organizational and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Results-oriented mindset with ability to manage multiple stakeholders
Skills
Experience
Ideally two years of professional experience in point-of-sale marketing, visual merchandising, or related disciplines, with at least one engagement involving international project coordination.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Bac +4 or Bac +5) from a business school or Master's degree in Marketing or closely related field.
Workplace
The role is situated 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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