Specialist, Visual Merchandising - 57th Street, Flagship Boutique

About this role

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

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