Specialist, Visual Merchandising, Ala Moana

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.

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 Visual Merchandise 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

The history and heritage of The House of CHANEL

People leadership and development

Fostering a meaningful client experience centered on 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

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

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Power point) and email (e.g., Outlook)
• A comprehensive knowledge of fashion styling, merchandising and visual 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.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $68,600 through $85,000. 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.

• 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, Milk Stork, and  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

* CHANEL, Inc. benefits and perks are…