Specialist, Visual Merchandising - 57th Street, Flagship Boutique
Chanel · New York
📍 New York, NY💰 $85,000via workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-13
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Specialist, 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 Specialist, Visu al Mer ch andising will oversee the coordination of all visu al mer ch andising standards within the boutique during boutique hours and events. You will play a vital role in supervising with the Visu al Lead, the implementation and maintenance of all visu al mer ch andising guidelines including window installs and the proper set-up and use of all fixtures, selling tools, and mannequins within the boutique.
What impact you can create at CHANEL :
Communicate and oversee all appropriate VM direction, animations and guidelines to Image Ambassadors and boutique management
Develop and maintain working relationships with Boutique Management teams to ensure all pertinent merchandise initiatives are being maintained and boutique business needs are being met
Responsible for coordinating the movement and storage of display elements in conjunction with Visu al Mer ch andise Manager
Ensure windows and selling floors are appropriately merchandised on a regular basis following VM guidelines in between regular floor sets, window installations and collection launches
Ensure photographs are taken of entire boutique after floor and window set, according to VM photo guidelines, for maintenance purposes and submission to the Global Image Team. In addition, photos should be updated in Dropbox every time changes are made to the boutiques.
Work independently with minimal supervision, taking ownership of projects and delivering timely results
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:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Power point) and email (e.g., Outlook)
A comprehensive knowledge of fashion styling, merchandising and visu al display
Working with digital photography and using phone application to execute projects
Minimum associate degree in Display and Exhibition Design or comparable Art / Fashion related course of study
Minimum of 2 years in a similar position or higher: preferably with a luxury brand
A high level of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with clients, employees & management team
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 $85,000 through $90,000. 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 peopl
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