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CHANEL is hiring: Associate, Visual Merchandising, 57th Street - New York Flagsh

CHANEL, New York, NY, United States, 10261

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Overview

The Associate, Visual Merchandising, 57th Street - New York Flagship role is to maintain the CHANEL brand image in the Boutique, elevate the client experience, and facilitate the selling process. This role reports to the Boutique Director with a dotted line to the Regional Visual Merchandising (VM) Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Expedite the selling process for Fashion Advisors by changing mannequins, pulling and replenishing items from the selling floor, substituting displays when product is needed for clients, etc.
  • Serve as the store VM Lead contact when the VM Lead is on other projects, during corporate holidays, and on weekends.
  • Support Operations with product prep for floor moves and collection launches, including preparing display items with P Touching.
  • Update digital photo files for VM maintenance as changes are made.
  • Keep documentation of window items current (SKU, price, size, etc.) for the selling team’s reference.
  • Assist in implementing events, sales, seasonal installs, corporate events, and other business-driving initiatives in the Boutique.
  • Communicate effectively with the 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 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 deliver elevated client service to drive business results
  • Chanel, Inc. reserves the right to edit, change, or make exceptions on designations where circumstances are deemed appropriate

Compensation

  • The anticipated hourly range for this position is $24.00 to $28.00. Base pay is one component of total compensation; other forms of variable pay may be offered, along with additional benefits and perks.

Benefits and Perks

  • Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing (Wellbeing Days in Retail) and a Wellbeing fund
  • Family and caregiving benefits (parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership)
  • Generous paid time off policies including vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days
  • 401K and other incentives
  • Robust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE, 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 Travel Insurance, and Commuter Transit & Parking

Additional Information

  • Diversity and Inclusion: CHANEL promotes diversity and inclusion. We foster respect, empathy, and dignity for all, and believe the diversity of our people across the full spectrum of human differences is essential to our organization and client connections.
  • CHANEL Community supports employee volunteering and charitable giving, with opportunities for involvement and company matching donations.
  • Sustainability: CHANEL’s climate action plan and opportunities to contribute through company initiatives.
  • Arts and Culture: CHANEL Culture Fund and support for leading art and culture institutions.
  • Fondation CHANEL: Supporting women and girls through partnerships and programs.
  • Career and Leadership Development: In-house teams support onboarding and leadership development through programs and training.

Seniority level

  • Entry level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Marketing and Sales

Industries

  • Retail and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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