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Specialist, Visual Merchandising, Houston Jobs in Houston, TX at CHANEL
Title: Specialist, Visual Merchandising, Houston
Company: CHANEL
Location: Houston, TX
Specialist, Visual MerchandisingAt 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, 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 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
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 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, an…
