Printemps Visual Merchandising Associate

About Printemps

Printemps is a French department store founded in Paris by Jules and Augustine Jaluzot in 1865. Its boulevard Haussmann flagship and regional stores bring fashion, beauty and homeware under one roof.

Role & Responsibilities

• Create store displays, window presentations and commercial layouts in line with the retailer’s directives.
• Style mannequins and create compelling fashion looks and product combinations, interpreting moodboards and following stylistic codes, trends and the retailer’s image.
• Contribute to commercial campaign changes and event activations.
• Maintain the visual quality of sales areas and ensure their daily upkeep.
• Handle the materials and fixtures required for installations, including furniture, point-of-sale displays, podiums, accessories and mannequins.
• Organize and prepare materials for different layouts.
• Meet implementation schedules and deadlines.
• Work closely with sales teams and the store’s other departments.
• Follow safety rules during installations.

Qualifications

• Training in visual merchandising, spatial design, applied arts, fashion or an equivalent field.
• First experience of 0–3 years in visual merchandising, through an internship, apprenticeship or permanent role; ideally in retail or department stores.
• Strong interest in fashion, trends and commercial scenography.
• Strong organizational skills and an interest in preparing operations.
• Rigor, method and attention to detail.
• Energy and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team spirit and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to contribute to visual installations, including handling furniture, mannequins and scenographic elements, while following safety rules.
• Responsiveness and the ability to manage several priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Experience

First experience of 0–3 years in visual merchandising, through an internship, apprenticeship or permanent role; ideally in retail or department stores.

Education

Training in visual merchandising, spatial design, applied arts, fashion or an equivalent field.

Culture

A personal shopper at Haussmann advises individual clients, while buyers at the Paris head office select merchandise for the stores. Visual merchandisers work with sales staff to present that selection on the shop floor.

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