Senior Manager, Visual MerchandisingAbout the role:CHANEL Inc., a leader in the luxury good industry, is seeking a Senior Visual Merchandising Manager to oversee and maintain all aspects of Visual Merchandising for Retail Fashion Boutiques and Multi-Brand Boutiques within the South Region based in the Orlando market. The scope of this role includes the Orlando Boutique, Saks Fifth Avenue Naples, Nordstrom Nashville, Neiman Marcus Atlanta, and Saks Fifth Avenue Atlanta. This role reports to the Senior Group Director of Visual Merchandising for the South & Southeast U.S. and will join a team of passionate, driven Visual Merchandising professionals dedicated to upholding the CHANEL vision and standards across all doors.
What impact you can create at CHANEL:- Lead the execution of CHANEL Visual Merchandising standards across corporate and boutique environments, ensuring consistency, excellence, and brand elevation at every touchpoint.
- Partner closely with Corporate VM, Boutique Leadership, Fashion, Watches & Fine Jewelry (where applicable), and cross-functional teams to support launches, floor moves, windows, events, and seasonal installations.
- Translate corporate direction into clear, actionable guidance for field and boutique teams, balancing brand vision with the needs of each market and location.
- Build strong, trusted relationships with internal partners to influence decisions, align priorities, and drive consistent execution across the network.
- Oversee installation, de-installation, mannequin changes, décor placement, prop styling, lighting adjustments, cleanliness, and photo documentation with strong attention to detail.
- Facilitate VM trainings, seminars, and coaching moments that strengthen boutique teams' understanding of CHANEL standards, product storytelling, and styling expectations.
- Manage and support boutique VM partners and freelance talent, providing direction, feedback, and follow-up to ensure high-quality execution.
- Maintain strong organization, time management, and follow-through to meet deadlines for launches, documentation, reporting, travel, and other key deliverables.
- Leverage strong digital, photography, and communication skills to document work clearly and share updates with Corporate and regional partners.
- Support the broader South & Southeast VM community and U.S. Corporate VM priorities through regular market visits, monthly travel, and adaptable partnership across teams.
- Demonstrate accountability, sound judgment, and comfort working independently in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and ambiguity.
You are energized by:- An opportunity to influence the client experience by bringing CHANEL's visual merchandising vision to life across a dynamic boutique network.
- A highly collaborative role that partners with Corporate VM, boutique leadership, and cross-functional teams to support launches, installations, events, and seasonal moments.
- The ability to shape consistent, elevated execution while adapting global and corporate direction to the needs of each market and boutique.
- A platform to further develop leadership, communication, and influencing skills in a fast-paced environment with high visibility and meaningful impact.
- Opportunities to coach, train, and inspire boutique teams, strengthening their understanding of CHANEL standards, product storytelling, and visual excellence.
Position Logistics:- Role is based in Orlando
- 7+ years of VM experience required
- Weekend and overnight assignments will be required
- Associate's degree in Display & Exhibition Design or Art/Fashion related degree OR minimum of 7+ years relevant work experience in VM and Retail Display
- Must be willing and able to travel by airplane & automobile with a Valid Divers License / Passport, Reliable Car (local travel) & Car Insurance.
- Must be able to lift 30-40 lbs.
- Must be able to travel 2-3 times per month within region
Compensation:- The anticipated base salary range for this position is 87,500 through 115,000. 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 (2-week August Office Closure) 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
Career and Leadership Development:- We have dedicated in-house teams focused on supporting the onboarding of employees,developing leadership skills via custom programs like Imagine Chanel People, Heart of Leadership and group and individual coaching, and blended online and live classes offered on our Bloom platform and by skilled trainers, such as Shape Your Career, to develop career building skills.
*Chanel, Inc. benefits and perks are dependent on eligibility and subject to modification by Chanel at any time.
