Visual Merchandising Assistant (Internship)
Chanel in Paris seeks a Visual Merchandising Assistant (Internship) to support window and in‑store displays for Paris boutiques.
Overview
Chanel is an iconic French haute couture and luxury goods maison renowned for its fashion, accessories, beauty and fragrance. Privately held and celebrated for exacting standards, artisanal craftsmanship and a strong design heritage, Chanel offers a creative, detail‑driven workplace where discretion, excellence and brand stewardship are paramount.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Visual Merchandising team in the conception and execution of window displays and in‑store scenography across Paris boutiques.
- Prepare mood boards, scaled sketches and mock‑ups; produce technical plans and installation instructions for store teams and external contractors.
- Assist with sourcing, inventorying and maintenance of props, fixtures and display materials; coordinate logistics for installations and dismantling.
- Conduct regular boutique visits to ensure consistency with visual standards and report on compliance and local needs.
- Collaborate with store managers, retail operations and creative teams to implement seasonal merchandising rollouts and special projects.
- Document completed displays with photography and update visual guidelines, asset libraries and post‑installation reports.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in visual merchandising, fashion design, scenography, interior design or a related field.
- Strong aesthetic sensibility with an eye for composition, colour and proportion adapted to luxury retail environments.
- Excellent organisation skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight installation deadlines.
- Capacity to work collaboratively with store teams and external suppliers; professional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Available to start the internship in July 2022 and commit to the project schedule and boutique visits in Paris.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship or academic projects in retail visual merchandising, set design or interior display are advantageous; experience working in a luxury or high‑end retail environment is a plus.
Education
Enrolment in a relevant tertiary programme (visual merchandising, fashion, scenography, interior design or equivalent).
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture rooted in craftsmanship, creativity and meticulous attention to detail. The workplace values heritage and aesthetic excellence while encouraging cross‑disciplinary collaboration between creative, retail and production teams.