Window and Décor Production Manager - CHANEL

G&F CHATELAIN, a CHANEL subsidiary, seeks a Window and Décor Production Manager in Geneva to translate global creative concepts into refined boutique window designs while managing budgets, vendors, and production processes.

This position is responsible for adapting global creative concepts into refined window designs for main collections across boutiques in multiple countries. The role reports to the Swiss Markets Head of Visual Merchandising and focuses on bringing Chanel’s creative vision to life across boutique windows and animations.

Responsibilities

• Adapt global window guidelines to suit local boutique architecture while preserving brand identity and creative intent.
• Work collaboratively with internal divisions, creative, retail, store planning, operations, procurement and sustainability teams.
• Build and manage strong partnerships with local vendors, ensuring the highest standards of quality, craftsmanship and timely delivery.
• Own and manage window campaign budgets, including cost planning, supplier negotiations, and spend control to achieve best-value outcomes.
• Conduct site visits to oversee installations, assess feasibility, and ensure execution meets creative and operational standards.
• Ensure all window installations comply with brand, safety and operational standards across all boutiques.
• Continuously review production processes and supplier performance to improve efficiency, sustainability and creative impact.
• Oversee material sourcing, recycling, and upcycling initiatives in line with Chanel’s circularity commitments.

Requirements

• Proven experience in window décor design, set design or a related creative field.
• Formal studies or professional training in design, scenography, interior design or a comparable area of expertise.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) for concept development, renderings and presentation.
• Working knowledge of 3D design software such as SketchUp and Rhino, with the ability to visualize and communicate concepts.
• Solid understanding of material, finishes and production techniques used in window décor and installations.
• Practical, hands-on skills including carpentry and strong manual dexterity to support prototyping, mock-ups and on-site adjustments.
• Confidence managing budgets, tracking cost and balancing creative ambition with financial constraints.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and timelines.

About the company

Chanel is a global luxury brand defined by timeless elegance, exceptional quality, creativity and savoir-faire. Sustainability is core to how we work, with a focus on circularity commitments.

• Chanel is a global luxury brand defined by timeless elegance, exceptional quality, creativity and savoir-faire.
• Sustainability is core to how we work, with a focus on circularity commitments.