CHANEL is hiring: Specialist, Visual Merchandising, Boca Raton in Town of Florid

About the role

The Specialist, Visual Merchandising will oversee the coordination of all visual merchandising standards within the boutique during boutique hours and events. You will play a vital role in supervising with the Visual Lead the implementation and maintenance of all visual merchandising 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 met
• Coordinate the movement and storage of display elements in conjunction with the Visual Merchandising Manager
• Ensure windows and selling floors are appropriately merchandised on a regular basis following VM guidelines between floor sets, window installations and collection launches
• Ensure photographs are taken of the entire boutique after floor and window sets, according to VM photo guidelines, for maintenance purposes and submission to the Global Image Team. 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, PowerPoint) and email (e.g., Outlook)
• A comprehensive knowledge of fashion styling, merchandising and visual display
• Working with digital photography and using phone applications to execute projects
• Minimum associate degree in Display and Exhibition Design or comparable Art / Fashion related 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 elevated client service
• Chanel, Inc. reserves the right to edit, change, or make exceptions on designations where circumstances are deemed appropriate.

Compensation

• The anticipated base salary range for this position is $61,400 through $85,000. Base salary is one component of the total compensation for this position. Other forms of variable pay may be offered for this position. Other components may 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 caregiver benefits (inclusive of 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 (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Travel Accident & Medical, and commuter transit & parking

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. This is reflected in:

Diversity and Inclusion

• At CHANEL, we are intentional in promoting Diversity & Inclusion. We foster respect, empathy, and dignity for all. We believe that the diversity of our people across the full spectrum of human differences is essential to our organisation and the connections we have with each other and our clients.
• We offer Employee Resource Groups in the US that are voluntary, open to all, employee-led groups formed around a shared identity or lived experience, whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community aligned with the values and missions of the communities they support.

CHANEL Community

• CHANEL Community enables our employees to channel their passions, talents, and sense of purpose to contribute to and learn from our communities.
• Employees are encouraged to take time off annually to volunteer through CHANEL Community. CHANEL also matches employee donations to select charitable organizations.

Sustainability

• CHANEL Mission 1.5° is our climate action plan focused on transforming the business in line with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.
• Employees are encouraged to contribute to our US Sustainability efforts at the corporate level and within divisions through organized taskforces and initiatives.

Arts and Culture

• We are committed to extending our legacy of cultural engagement. Global support includes the CHANEL Culture Fund and CHANEL Next Prize for the next generation of creative talent. US support includes sponsorships with MoMA, Tribeca Film Festival, Through Her Lens, and other initiatives.

Fondation CHANEL

• Since 2011, Fondation CHANEL’s mission is to empower women and girls to shape their own destiny. Through multi-year partnerships, Fondation CHANEL supports safety and autonomy for women and girls worldwide.

Career and Leadership Development

• We have dedicated in-house teams focused on onboarding and developing leadership skills through programs like Imagine CHANEL People and leadership coaching, with blended online and live classes.
• CHANEL, Inc. benefits and perks are subject to eligibility and may be modified at any time.

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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