Chanel Visual Merchandising Specialist
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $85,000–90,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 29, 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 Specialist role in New York, NY. Oversee boutique visual standards, window displays, and brand presentation in this full-time luxury retail position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Communicate and oversee all appropriate visual merchandising direction, animations, and guidelines to Image Ambassadors and boutique management teams
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Boutique Management to ensure all merchandise initiatives are properly maintained and business needs are met
- Coordinate the movement, storage, and deployment of display elements in conjunction with the Visual Merchandise Manager
- Ensure windows and selling floors are appropriately merchandised on a regular basis following visual merchandising guidelines between floor sets, window installations, and collection launches
- Photograph entire boutique after floor and window sets according to visual merchandising photo guidelines, update imagery in Dropbox with each change, and submit documentation to the Global Image Team
- Work independently with minimal supervision, taking ownership of projects and delivering timely results
- Supervise the implementation and maintenance of all visual merchandising guidelines including proper setup and use of fixtures, selling tools, and mannequins
Qualifications
- Minimum Associate degree in Display and Exhibition Design or comparable Art/Fashion related course of study
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar position or higher, preferably with a luxury brand
- Comprehensive knowledge of fashion styling, merchandising, and visual display
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and email (Outlook)
- Ability to work with digital photography and use 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 of items up to 25 lbs
- Flexible schedule with ability to work late nights, weekends, and select holidays
- Full-time in-store and in-person presence required
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2 years of professional experience in visual merchandising, display coordination, or a similar retail visual role, preferably within the luxury sector. Experience managing window installations, floor sets, and maintaining brand visual standards across multiple locations is highly valued.
Education
Minimum Associate degree in Display and Exhibition Design, Visual Arts, Fashion Design, or a related Art or Fashion discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 85,000 to USD 90,000 per annum.
Benefits
Dedicated paid time off for wellbeing (Wellbeing Days in Retail) and Wellbeing fund; Family and caregiving benefits including parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com membership; Generous paid time off for vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days; 401(k) and other incentives; Robust healthcare offerings including medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE virtual care, One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, and Employee Assistance Program; Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking benefits
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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