Visual Merchandising Assistant (Intern)

Overview

Chanel is an independent French house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories. As an employer, the brand is synonymous with exacting standards, artisanal savoir‑faire and an emphasis on timeless elegance; teams operate at the intersection of creativity and retail excellence in flagship boutiques and ateliers worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of seasonal visual merchandising concepts in the Mode Cambon boutique, including window and in-store displays.
• Assist with the construction, dressing and maintenance of visual sets, props and fixtures to uphold brand standards.
• Prepare visual kits, signage and prop inventories; ensure materials are stored and returned according to procedures.
• Collaborate closely with the store management and head visual merchandiser to schedule installations, product placements and refreshes.
• Document displays through photography and basic reporting to track execution and provide feedback for future installations.
• Provide hands-on support during product launches, private events and promotional periods, ensuring flawless presentation.
• Ensure compliance with Chanel visual guidelines and maintain a high level of boutique presentation throughout service hours.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree or professional programme in visual merchandising, fashion design, retail management or related discipline.
• Demonstrable aesthetic sensibility with a strong interest in luxury fashion presentation.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to handle physical installation tasks (lifting, positioning props, minor assembly).
• Excellent organisational skills, punctuality and the capacity to work to tight deadlines.
• Professional discretion, impeccable presentation and a client‑oriented attitude.

Skills

Experience

Internship-level role; prior retail, visual merchandising or creative staging experience is advantageous but not mandatory. Candidates should demonstrate practical familiarity with boutique operations or hands-on creative projects.

Education

Enrolment in a relevant post-secondary programme (Visual Merchandising, Fashion Design, Retail Management, or equivalent).

Culture

Chanel’s workplace culture blends rigorous craftsmanship with creative ambition; teams are guided by a strong sense of heritage, attention to detail and discretion. The environment values collaboration between creative and retail functions to deliver exceptional client experiences in flagship boutiques.