Job Purpose:
To support the Boutique Architecture team in the early stages of boutique design and development. The intern will focus on spatial studies, design research, and small-scale design assignments, gaining exposure to the creative and analytical processes behind luxury retail environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing spatial studies, layout options, and design concepts for potential boutique sites.
- Support the team in research and analysis of site data, local context, and design precedents.
- Participate in small design assignments, such as 3D modeling, visualizations, material boards, and presentation layouts.
- Help document and organize design proposals and technical drawings.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (design, merchandising, and visual teams) to refine design ideas.
- Prepare supporting materials for project presentations and team meetings.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of design guidelines and reference libraries.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain insight into the design process of luxury retail spaces from concept to proposal stage.
- Develop practical skills in spatial planning, design communication, and digital modeling.
- Learn to synthesize research and design thinking within a professional, multicultural environment.
- Understand the standards and aesthetics unique to a global luxury brand.
Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
- Strong interest in retail design, space planning, and design research.
- Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).
- Good organizational, visual communication, and teamwork skills.
- Fluent in English.
At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth and contributes to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual enhances 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.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
- Strong interest in retail design, space planning, and design research.
- Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).
- Good organizational, visual communication, and teamwork skills.
- Fluent in English.
What We Do
CHANEL is a private company and a world leader in creating, developing, manufacturing and distributing luxury products. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel at the beginning of the last century, CHANEL offers a broad range of high-end creations, including Ready-to-Wear, Leather Goods, Fashion Accessories, Eyewear, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewelry and Watches. CHANEL is also renowned for its Haute Couture collections, presented twice yearly in Paris, and for having acquired a large number of specialized suppliers, collectively known as the Métiers d’Art. CHANEL is dedicated to ultimate luxury and to the highest level of craftsmanship. It is a brand whose core values remain historically grounded on exceptional creation. As such, CHANEL promotes culture, art, creativity and “savoir-faire” throughout the world, and invests significantly in people, R&D and innovation. At the end of 2019, CHANEL employed more than 28,000 people across the world.
