Assistant Visual Merchandising (Internship)

Overview

Chanel is an iconic French haute couture and luxury goods house renowned for its ready-to-wear, accessories, leather goods and beauty lines. Privately owned and globally present, the brand is recognized for uncompromising craftsmanship, creative direction and exacting retail standards. As an employer, Chanel offers a highly creative, detail-driven environment with close collaboration between ateliers, design and retail teams.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the visual merchandising team in the execution and maintenance of in-store displays, windows and seasonal installations consistent with Chanel’s brand guidelines.
• Assist with the installation and dressing of mannequins, fixtures and props; ensure product placement aligns with merchandising plans and key storylines.
• Prepare moodboards, floor plans and visual briefs to communicate concepts to store teams and HQ.
• Document installations through photography and produce visual reports for the VM manager.
• Coordinate logistics for VM deliveries, fixtures and props, and liaise with store operations to schedule installations with minimal commercial disruption.
• Monitor stock used for displays, maintain VM kit inventory and ensure signage, pricing and labels are accurate and on-brand.
• Support boutique teams during product launches and special events by executing ad-hoc display or staging requirements.
• Perform administrative tasks related to visual merchandising, including filing, archive management and supplier follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a university or grande école program in visual merchandising, fashion design, retail, interior design or a related discipline.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility with a demonstrable interest in fashion retail and luxury presentation.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Capacity to work collaboratively in a fast-paced boutique environment and to take direction from senior VM staff.
• Physical ability to perform installation tasks (lifting, dressing mannequins, using basic hand tools) and flexibility for occasional weekend or extended hours during launches.
• Eligibility to undertake an internship in France according to local regulations.

Skills

Experience

Prior retail or visual merchandising experience is preferred; previous internships in fashion boutiques, merchandising teams or store operations are advantageous.

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in visual merchandising, fashion, retail, interior design or a closely related field.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of artisanal excellence and creative rigor, where meticulous attention to detail and respect for heritage coexist with contemporary innovation. Teams operate in a collaborative, high-expectation boutique environment that values aesthetic discipline and operational precision.