Store Projects & Visual Merchandising Executive

CHANEL; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Store Projects & Visual Merchandising Executive to enhance the retail experience. This role involves overseeing store openings, renovations, and visual merchandising projects while ensuring sustainability and effective fixture management. You will collaborate with global and local teams to bring creative visions to life, manage contractors, and provide administrative support. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for luxury retail, this position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and contribute to a vibrant team culture.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in project coordination or visual merchandising in luxury retail.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and VM plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of store openings and visual merchandising projects.
• Coordinate and manage contractors and vendors for project execution.

Skills

Project Coordination

Visual Merchandising

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Interior Design

Degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Store Projects & Visual Merchandising Executive, you will be the guardian of CHANEL’s image across boutiques, department stores, and travel retail. You will oversee the planning and execution of store openings, renovations, retrofits, and visual merchandising projects. From managing technical fit-outs to bringing podiums and events to life, you will play a key role in elevating the CHANEL retail experience across all points of sale. Your role also includes hands-on administrative and operational support, inventory oversight, and ensuring sustainability through effective fixture management.

Leveraging your unique experiences, CHANEL will enable you to…

• Represent CHANEL’s brand identity across multiple channels through thoughtful store design and visual merchandising.
• Collaborate with global, regional, and local teams to adapt creative visions into tangible client experiences.
• Coordinate and manage contractors, vendors, and landlords to ensure timely and high-quality project execution.
• Provide administrative and technical support for all projects, including work permits, project tracking, inventory, and equipment orders.
• Own and lead retrofit initiatives to improve visibility and functionality at points of sale.
• Contribute to special projects, such as pop-up stores and unique installations that showcase the spirit of CHANEL.
• Maintain sustainability in visual merchandising by managing lifecycle, recycling, and disposal of promotional fixtures and props.

You are energized by…

• Working in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment with dynamic visual merchandising requirements.
• Bringing to life creative event setups and podiums that align global concepts with local market goals.
• Finding smart, detail-driven solutions to balance brand image, cost, and ROI.
• Managing the maintenance and presentation of promotional spaces throughout the event lifecycle.
• Ensuring timely project delivery while adapting to evolving challenges and high expectations.
• Keeping promotional spaces functional, visually impactful, and environmentally responsible.

What you can bring to the team…

• A degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field, with strong technical expertise in tools like AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• 3–4 years of experience in project coordination or visual merchandising within luxury retail or fast-paced environments.
• A strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, VM plans, and translate them to real-world execution.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple external partners.
• A proactive and resilient mindset with an eye for detail, a creative flair, and the drive to independently manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Passion for luxury, strong brand alignment, and a commitment to upholding the CHANEL image at every touchpoint.

At CHANEL, we believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity and vibrancy of our teams, and we foster an inclusive culture so that everyone can perform at their best. We strongly encourage your application, and value the perspective and experience you can bring to CHANEL.