- Location
- 2001 International Drive Tysons Galleria, Space 2422 (View map)McLean, VA 22102USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $68,600–96,500/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 9, 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 Specialist for a full-time, in-store role at its Tyson’s Corner boutique in McLean, Virginia. The specialist coordinates visual merchandising standards, window and floor presentations, display logistics, and photo documentation, working with the Visual Lead and boutique management; the role requires at least 2 years of similar or higher-level experience, preferably with a luxury brand.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee coordination of visual merchandising standards in the boutique during opening hours and events.
- Supervise implementation and maintenance of visual merchandising guidelines with the Visual Lead, including window installations and the correct setup and use of fixtures, selling tools, and mannequins.
- Communicate and oversee visual merchandising direction, animations, and guidelines with Image Ambassadors and boutique management.
- Build and maintain working relationships with boutique management teams to ensure merchandise initiatives are maintained and business needs are met.
- Coordinate the movement and storage of display elements with the Visual Merchandise Manager.
- Maintain appropriate merchandising of windows and selling floors in accordance with guidelines between floor sets, window installations, and collection launches.
- Photograph the entire boutique after floor and window sets in accordance with visual merchandising photo guidelines, for maintenance and submission to the Global Image Team; update photographs in Dropbox whenever boutique displays change.
- Work independently with minimal supervision, taking ownership of projects and delivering timely results.
Qualifications
- Minimum associate degree in Display and Exhibition Design or a comparable art- or fashion-related course of study.
- Minimum 2 years in a similar or higher position, preferably with a luxury brand.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and email applications such as Outlook.
- Comprehensive knowledge of fashion styling, merchandising, and visual display.
- Experience working with digital photography and using phone applications to execute projects.
- High level of professionalism in communication, attitude, and teamwork with clients, employees, and management.
- Able to move heavy items, including overhead lifting, pulling, and pushing items up to 25 lbs.
- Flexible schedule with ability to work late nights, weekends, and some holidays.
- Full-time, in-store and in-person presence to support client sales and service and drive business results.
- Foreign-language skills preferred but not required.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2 years in a similar or higher position, preferably with a luxury brand.
Education
Minimum associate degree in Display and Exhibition Design or a comparable art- or fashion-related course of study.
Workplace
This position is based in McLean, Virginia, USA, within easy reach of Washington, D.C..
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 68,600 to USD 96,500 per annum.
Benefits
Wellbeing resources, including dedicated paid Wellbeing Days in Retail and a Wellbeing fund; family and caregiving benefits, including parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership; paid vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days; 401(k) and other incentives; medical, dental, and vision coverage; MDLIVE virtual care; One Medical; Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; Employee Assistance Program; life insurance; Accidental Death & Dismemberment; short- and long-term disability; Health Advocate; international business travel accident and medical coverage; commuter transit and parking benefits. Eligible employees may also access career development and coaching programs, online and live learning, and annual volunteer time; CHANEL matches employee donations to select charitable organizations.
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.
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