Specialist, Visual Merchandising, Houston

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.

Responsibilities

• 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; photos should be updated in Dropbox every time changes are made to the boutique
• Work independently with minimal supervision, taking ownership of projects and delivering timely results

Requirements

• 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, 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 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.

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

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $72,500 through $85,000. Base salary is one component of the total compensation for this position. Other components may include bonus potential, benefits, and/or perks.

Schedule

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.