Associate, Visual Merchandising - 57th Street Flagship Boutique

Associate,   Visu al   Mer ch andising   At   CHANEL , we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of   each individual   increases the diversity, complementarity, and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience, and potential you could bring to   CHANEL .   About the role :   The primary responsibility of this role is to   maintain   the brand image in   the Boutique , elevating the client   experience   and   facilitating   the selling process. They will report directly to the Boutique Director with a dotted line to the Regional   Visu al   Mer ch andising (VM) Manager.   What impact you can create at   CHANEL :   Expedite the selling process for Fashion Advisor’s by being readily available to change mannequins, pull and replenish items from selling floor, make substitutions on displays when product is needed for clients, etc.   Be the point of contact for the store when VM Lead is on other projects, during corporate holidays and on weekends   Support Operations team with product prep work for floor moves and collection launches, including P Touching display items   Update digital photo files for VM maintenance purposes as changes are made   Keep documentation of window items current (SKU, price, size, etc.) for selling team’s reference   Assist   in implementation of events, Sale, seasonal installs, corporate   events   and other business driving initiatives in the Boutique   Communicate effectively with boutique selling team and management   Work independently with minimal supervision   You are energized by:   The history and heritage of The House of   CHANEL   People leadership and development   Fostering a meaningful client experience centered around inclusion and connection   Building collaborative partnerships and relationships   Being comfortable in the middle of complexity and ambiguity   Multi-tasking within projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment   Creativity and innovation by testing, learning, and taking new risks   Appreciation for art, beauty, and luxury   What you will bring to the team:   Ability to thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively   Understanding of, and passion for client experience   Excellent communication skills   Foreign language skills are preferred but not   required   Passion for the House of   CHANEL , its history, product offerings, and commitment to social and cultural initiatives   Curiosity and desire to learn and grow professionally within the world of   CHANEL   Position Logistics:   Minimum 2 years of related experience    Basic knowledge of retail operations,   display   and merchandising   Experience in basic computer software and digital photography   Minimum associate degree, preferably in a Fashion related major    Ability to work on a ladder; be willing and able to lift 30 – 40 lb.   Able to move heavy items - may include overhead lifting, pulling, and pushing of items up to 25 lbs.    A flexible schedule with the ability to work late nights, weekends, and some holidays   Front of House Fashion: Full-time in-store and in-person presence   required   to support client sales and client service deliver elevated client service to drive business results   *Chanel, Inc. reserves the right to edit, change, or make   exceptions on designations where circumstances   where   deemed   appropriate .   What skills you will learn :     (This is best   leveraged   for internal job posting to best attract internal talents)   Exposure to multiple boutique business functions and categories   Growth in   additional   business and functional areas of the retail business    Opportunity to collaborate and succeed as a team with colleagues and cross-functionally   Further grow and develop your skill set with thoughtful career development workshops and self-directed learning modules    Compensation:   The   anticipated   base salary range for this position is $28/hour through $31/hour. Base salary is one   component   of the total compensation for this position. Other forms of variable pay [may/will] be offered for this position. Other components [may/will] include bonus potential, benefits, and/or   perks .   Benefits and Perks:   Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing (Wellbeing Days in Retail) and a Wellbeing fund    Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support,   MilkStork , and Care.com Membership)   Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days    401K   and other incentives    Robust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program   Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking   ONLY FOR INTERNAL POSTING AS NEEDED:     This role is considered critical in terms of skills,   capabilities   and preparedness needed. Hence, this is a role that has been discussed throughout regular cycles of   people   development and succession planning discussions. As a result, a few candidates are likely in discussions and   advancing   through the recruitment process. However, we still encourage your interest and application as we commit to a fair, objective, and developmental process for all.     Additional Information:   CHANEL   is a private company whose values are grounded in creating   the conditions   for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We offer a unique work environment where individuals are en