Merchandising Project Assistant Intern — Fragrance & Skincare

Overview

Chanel is an independent French luxury house with a global presence across fashion, leather goods, accessories, fragrance and beauty. Renowned for exacting standards of craftsmanship and brand stewardship, the company operates internationally with cross-functional teams spanning product creation, retail, marketing and supply chain. As an employer, Chanel values creativity, discretion and the development of talent within a heritage-led luxury environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandising Project Manager on the permanent fragrance and skincare assortment, including range architecture, SKU lifecycle and catalogue maintenance.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (product development, marketing, retail, supply chain and finance) to ensure project timelines and launch readiness.
• Prepare merchandising briefs, POS specifications and visual merchandising instructions for in-store and digital activations.
• Monitor stock levels, in-season performance and sell-through; produce regular sales and inventory reports to inform replenishment and promotional decisions.
• Contribute to pricing and promotional scenarios, ensuring alignment with global brand positioning and local market constraints.
• Assist with quality control of merchandising assets (packshots, labels, merchandising materials) and ensure compliance with brand guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Track project milestones, update trackers and support administrative tasks necessary for on-time execution of merchandising projects.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in business, marketing, luxury management, fashion merchandising or a related discipline (mandatory for an internship contract).
• Strong organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage concurrent deadlines.
• Commercial sensibility with demonstrable interest in beauty, fragrance or luxury retail.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills; capacity to liaise with international teams and external partners.
• Prior internship experience in retail merchandising, product management or marketing is advantageous.

Skills

Experience

Internship-level role: current students or recent graduates with prior internships (ideally 3–12 months) in retail, beauty, merchandising or brand project support are preferred. Demonstrated exposure to assortment planning, reporting or cross-functional project coordination is advantageous.

Education

Enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, marketing, luxury management, fashion merchandising or a related field.

Culture

The workplace culture emphasizes artisanal excellence, refined aesthetics and collaborative discipline. Teams operate within an international luxury framework where meticulous execution, creativity and respect for brand heritage are prized and talent development is actively supported.