Specialist, Events and Animation

Specialist, Events and Animation  

At 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:

CHANEL is looking for a Specialist to join our Development and Procurement Team in New York, NY. The specialist will play a leading role in managing the production of Fragrance and Beauty (F&B) in store campaign activation; including podiums, visual merchandising, and window displays.  This role interfaces with many internal and external teams and is a key partner for our Artistic Direction and Marketing teams.

What impact you can create at CHANEL:

• Help bring to life Creative’s vision related to events and in store activation

• Integrate Sustainable practices, materials, and values

• Review and negotiate quotes

• Review drawings, samples, and fabrication details, ability to value engineer.

• Create strong project communication between internal and external partners

• Vendor Management: Planning, sourcing, onboarding, and continued development in partnership with Indirect Procurement, Marketing, Retail Store Experience and Artistic Direction

• Logistics development – review delivery, installation, punch list, strike, storage, sustainability

• Admin – highly organized with paperwork (quotes, PR, PO, invoicing)

• Travel for onsite visits, validating progress and execution of elevated details

• Implement strategic opportunities for cost savings and efficient timelines

• Develop and refine a strategy to help reduce our carbon footprint

You are energized by:

• Working in a highly collaborative environment

• Agile and ability to pivot to accommodate many influences

• Attention to detail and passion for problem solving

• Strategically work with suppliers on Sustainable methods and develop standards to reduce our carbon impact

• Having passion for negotiations and project management, with a focus in temporary events

What you will bring to the team:

• Background in production and execution

• Familiarity with technical drawings and details

• Aesthetic eye to manage quality control

• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities

• Understanding of current financial trends related to production and logistics

• Strong attention to detail and brand standards

• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

• Creative thinker with the desire to strategize with various teams

• Build powerful connections and partnerships within a team environment with a growth mindset

Position Logistics:

• Minimum 2 years of related experience with millwork, interior design, architecture or similar fields

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

• 15% travel may be required

• Hybrid work environment

• Support internal business partners in tracking budgets / timelines and updating as the project progresses

• Organize bidding, awarding consultants, and supervise their activities and outcome

• Display curiosity about sustainability initiatives, construction methods and sourcing strategies

• Visit production facilities and store to verify quality and create punch lists

• Issue purchase orders and process invoices

• Proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, Sketchup

*Chanel, Inc. reserves the right to edit, change, or make exceptions on designations where circumstances where deemed appropriate.

Compensation: 

• The anticipated base salary range for this position is $61,400 through $87,000 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 (Wellbeing Days in Retail) and a Wellbeing fund  

• Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility s