Beauty Advisor Intern

Overview

Chanel is an internationally recognised maison of haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and prestige beauty. Renowned for exacting standards, artisanal savoir‑faire and iconic design, the brand offers career paths across creative, retail and operational functions and invests in intensive product and client‑service training for frontline teams.

Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver exemplary, personalised client service in accordance with Chanel brand standards; conduct product consultations and promotions of fragrance, makeup and skincare.
• Perform makeup demonstrations and application, advise clients on routines and product selection, and provide samples as appropriate.
• Support sales processes including clienteling, appointment management and point‑of‑sale transactions; contribute to daily sales targets through upselling and cross‑selling.
• Maintain visual merchandising, product replenishment and boutique presentation to uphold the boutique’s aesthetic and stock accuracy.
• Assist with in‑store events, product launches and internal trainings; support administrative tasks and basic inventory control as required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a vocational or higher education program in cosmetics, retail, marketing or a related discipline (internship/stage requirement).
• Strong interpersonal skills, professional presentation and a customer‑centric approach suited to luxury retail.
• Demonstrable interest in beauty, makeup and skincare; enthusiasm for learning brand techniques and sell‑in approaches.
• Flexible availability including weekends and potential evening shifts during promotional periods.

Skills

Experience

No minimum professional experience required; prior exposure to luxury retail, cosmetics counter work or makeup artistry is advantageous but not mandatory.

Education

Enrolment in a recognised vocational or higher education program (e.g., cosmetics, retail management, marketing) appropriate to an internship placement.

Culture

Chanel cultivates a culture of exacting craftsmanship, discretion and creativity, where employees are expected to uphold the maison’s heritage and presentation. Frontline teams receive thorough product and client‑service training and operate within an elegant, hospitality‑driven retail environment.