Galeries Lafayette Visual Merchandiser (Work-Study)
Confidential luxury brand — Paris: Visual Merchandiser (Work‑Study). Join a leading maison to deliver window and in‑store displays.
Overview
Confidential luxury brand operating in the high-end fashion sector. The employer emphasizes artisanal craftsmanship, curated retail environments and international retail operations typical of leading maisons within major luxury groups.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and maintenance of seasonal window concepts and in‑store visual schemes in accordance with global brand directives.
- Translate visual guidelines into practical store installations, producing planograms, mock-ups and installation briefs for store teams.
- Assemble, position and style display props, mannequins and fixtures to achieve photo‑ready presentation and commercial impact.
- Coordinate with store management, operations and merchandise teams to ensure visual standards, stock rotation and product placement align with commercial objectives.
- Prepare and maintain visual equipment and prop inventory, manage returns and minor repairs, and document completed installations with photography for reporting.
- Contribute to visual audits and local adaptations of global campaigns, providing feedback to the visual merchandising manager on feasibility and local optimisation.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a vocational or higher‑education programme in visual merchandising, retail design, fashion design or related discipline (work‑study/alternance required).
- Demonstrable aesthetic sensibility with an understanding of proportion, colour, light and composition appropriate to luxury retail.
- Practical dexterity and experience with physical installation (mannequin dressing, basic carpentry/fixture handling).
- Organised, reliable and able to work to tight deadlines and retail opening schedules, including occasional evenings or weekends.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with store teams and suppliers during on‑site installations.
Skills
Experience
Early‑career candidates: internships, previous work‑study placements or part‑time experience in retail visual merchandising or store design are advantageous. Practical on‑site installation experience preferred.
Education
Enrolment in or recent completion of a vocational diploma, BTS, Bachelor or equivalent programme in visual merchandising, retail design, fashion design or a related field (work‑study/alternance contract required).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.374 open roles in Paris, including 88 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.797 active listings on Cerulean, 105 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.365 open positions, with 125 posted this week.
Culture
The employer cultivates a workshop‑like culture that prizes attention to detail, aesthetic rigour and collaborative execution. Teamwork across stores, retail operations and creative departments underpins the brand's focus on exceptional in‑store experiences.
About Cerulean
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