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Merchandising Manager roles in retail, wholesale, and consumer goods qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without entering a lottery, making U.S. merchandising careers more accessible than most visa pathways allow.
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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:
The primary responsibility of this role is to maintain the brand image in the Boutique, elevating the client experience and facilitating the selling process. They will report directly to the Boutique Director with a dotted line to the Regional Visual Merchandising (VM) Manager.
What impact you can create at CHANEL:
- Expedite the selling process for Fashion Advisor’s by being readily available to change mannequins, pull and replenish items from selling floor, make substitutions on displays when product is needed for clients, etc.
- Be the point of contact for the store when VM Lead is on other projects, during corporate holidays and on weekends
- Support Operations team with product prep work for floor moves and collection launches, including P Touching display items
- Update digital photo files for VM maintenance purposes as changes are made
- Keep documentation of window items current (SKU, price, size, etc.) for selling team’s reference
- Assist in implementation of events, Sale, seasonal installs, corporate events and other business driving initiatives in the Boutique
- Communicate effectively with boutique selling team and management
- Work independently with minimal supervision
You are energized by:
- The history and heritage of The House of CHANEL
- People leadership and development
- Fostering a meaningful client experience centered around inclusion and connection
- Building collaborative partnerships and relationships
- Being comfortable in the middle of complexity and ambiguity
- Multi-tasking within projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment
- Creativity and innovation by testing, learning, and taking new risks
- Appreciation for art, beauty, and luxury
What you will bring to the team:
- Ability to thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively
- Understanding of, and passion for client experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Foreign language skills are preferred but not required
- Passion for the House of CHANEL, its history, product offerings, and commitment to social and cultural initiatives
- Curiosity and desire to learn and grow professionally within the world of CHANEL
Position Logistics:
- Minimum 2 years of related experience
- Basic knowledge of retail operations, display and merchandising
- Experience in basic computer software and digital photography
- Minimum associate degree, preferably in a Fashion related major
- Ability to work on a ladder; be willing and able to lift 30 – 40 lb.
- Able to move heavy items - may include overhead lifting, pulling, and pushing of items up to 25 lbs.
- A flexible schedule with the ability to work late nights, weekends, and some holidays
- Front of House Fashion: Full-time in-store and in-person presence required to support client sales and client service deliver elevated client service to drive business results
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 $26 through $29. 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 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
Additional Information:
CHANEL is a private company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We offer a unique work environment where individuals are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and motivations, so that together we can unlock the possibilities of growth. This is reflected in:
Diversity and Inclusion:
- At CHANEL, we are intentional in promoting Diversity & Inclusion. We foster respect, empathy and dignity for all. We believe strongly that the diversity of our people across the full spectrum of human differences is essential to our organisation and the connections we have with each other and our clients.
- We offer Employee Resource Groups in the US that are voluntary, open to all, employee-led groups formed around a shared identity or lived experience, whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community aligned with the values and missions of the communities they support.
CHANEL Community:
- CHANEL Community empowers our employees to channel their passions, talents and sense of purpose to contribute to and learn from our communities.
- Employees are encouraged to take time off annually to volunteer through CHANEL Community. CHANEL also matches employee donations to select charitable organizations.
Sustainability:
- CHANEL Mission 1.5° is our climate action plan. It is focused on transforming the business in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement on climate change to limit the average global mean temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.
- Employees are encouraged to contribute to our US Sustainability efforts at the corporate level and within the divisions, through organized taskforces and initiatives.
Arts and Culture:
- We are committed to extending our legacy of cultural engagement. Global support includes the CHANEL Culture Fund, which supports a select group of leading art culture institutions across the globe, and the CHANEL Next Prize for the next generation of creative talent. US support currently includes Annual sponsorship of the MoMA film program, Tribeca Film Festival programs and Through Her Lens, Support of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women and Sponsorship of the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center.
Fondation CHANEL:
- Since 2011, Fondation CHANEL’s mission is for women and girls to be free to shape their own destiny. Through multi-year partnerships with financial and technical support, Fondation CHANEL is committed to improving the safety and autonomy of women and adolescent girls around the world, impacting over a million women and girls in its first 10 years.
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.
Associate, Visual Merchandising, Miami Design
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:
The primary responsibility of this role is to maintain the brand image in the Boutique, elevating the client experience and facilitating the selling process. They will report directly to the Boutique Director with a dotted line to the Regional Visual Merchandising (VM) Manager.
What impact you can create at CHANEL:
- Expedite the selling process for Fashion Advisor’s by being readily available to change mannequins, pull and replenish items from selling floor, make substitutions on displays when product is needed for clients, etc.
- Be the point of contact for the store when VM Lead is on other projects, during corporate holidays and on weekends
- Support Operations team with product prep work for floor moves and collection launches, including P Touching display items
- Update digital photo files for VM maintenance purposes as changes are made
- Keep documentation of window items current (SKU, price, size, etc.) for selling team’s reference
- Assist in implementation of events, Sale, seasonal installs, corporate events and other business driving initiatives in the Boutique
- Communicate effectively with boutique selling team and management
- Work independently with minimal supervision
You are energized by:
- The history and heritage of The House of CHANEL
- People leadership and development
- Fostering a meaningful client experience centered around inclusion and connection
- Building collaborative partnerships and relationships
- Being comfortable in the middle of complexity and ambiguity
- Multi-tasking within projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment
- Creativity and innovation by testing, learning, and taking new risks
- Appreciation for art, beauty, and luxury
What you will bring to the team:
- Ability to thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively
- Understanding of, and passion for client experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Foreign language skills are preferred but not required
- Passion for the House of CHANEL, its history, product offerings, and commitment to social and cultural initiatives
- Curiosity and desire to learn and grow professionally within the world of CHANEL
Position Logistics:
- Minimum 2 years of related experience
- Basic knowledge of retail operations, display and merchandising
- Experience in basic computer software and digital photography
- Minimum associate degree, preferably in a Fashion related major
- Ability to work on a ladder; be willing and able to lift 30 – 40 lb.
- Able to move heavy items - may include overhead lifting, pulling, and pushing of items up to 25 lbs.
- A flexible schedule with the ability to work late nights, weekends, and some holidays
- Front of House Fashion: Full-time in-store and in-person presence required to support client sales and client service deliver elevated client service to drive business results
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 $26 through $29. 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 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
Additional Information:
CHANEL is a private company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We offer a unique work environment where individuals are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and motivations, so that together we can unlock the possibilities of growth. This is reflected in:
Diversity and Inclusion:
- At CHANEL, we are intentional in promoting Diversity & Inclusion. We foster respect, empathy and dignity for all. We believe strongly that the diversity of our people across the full spectrum of human differences is essential to our organisation and the connections we have with each other and our clients.
- We offer Employee Resource Groups in the US that are voluntary, open to all, employee-led groups formed around a shared identity or lived experience, whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community aligned with the values and missions of the communities they support.
CHANEL Community:
- CHANEL Community empowers our employees to channel their passions, talents and sense of purpose to contribute to and learn from our communities.
- Employees are encouraged to take time off annually to volunteer through CHANEL Community. CHANEL also matches employee donations to select charitable organizations.
Sustainability:
- CHANEL Mission 1.5° is our climate action plan. It is focused on transforming the business in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement on climate change to limit the average global mean temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.
- Employees are encouraged to contribute to our US Sustainability efforts at the corporate level and within the divisions, through organized taskforces and initiatives.
Arts and Culture:
- We are committed to extending our legacy of cultural engagement. Global support includes the CHANEL Culture Fund, which supports a select group of leading art culture institutions across the globe, and the CHANEL Next Prize for the next generation of creative talent. US support currently includes Annual sponsorship of the MoMA film program, Tribeca Film Festival programs and Through Her Lens, Support of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women and Sponsorship of the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center.
Fondation CHANEL:
- Since 2011, Fondation CHANEL’s mission is for women and girls to be free to shape their own destiny. Through multi-year partnerships with financial and technical support, Fondation CHANEL is committed to improving the safety and autonomy of women and adolescent girls around the world, impacting over a million women and girls in its first 10 years.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Merchandising Manager
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Your Australian bachelor's degree must align directly with the Merchandising Manager role. A degree in business, marketing, or retail management strengthens your specialty occupation case. A general arts degree paired with unrelated work history creates friction at the consulate.
Target retailers with existing LCA filing history
Focus on employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for merchandising or buying roles before. DOL's OFLC disclosure database lets you verify which companies have sponsored similar positions, so you're not educating an employer about E-3 visa from scratch during negotiations.
Clarify your Australian credential equivalency early
U.S. employers often question whether a three-year Australian bachelor's degree meets the four-year requirement. Confirm equivalency upfront with your employer's legal team or an evaluation letter, so it doesn't stall your LCA or create doubt at the consulate interview.
Negotiate LCA filing before resigning your current role
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your visa application can proceed, and standard certification takes around seven business days. Confirm your employer has submitted the LCA and received certification before giving notice in Australia.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to streamline paperwork
Merchandising Manager petitions involve precise job duty descriptions that satisfy both DOL's prevailing wage requirements and USCIS specialty occupation standards. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so nothing in that chain stalls your start date.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions at your interview
E-3 visa holders must demonstrate nonimmigrant intent at each renewal. Consular officers sometimes probe merchandising candidates about long-term career plans. Having a clear, honest answer about your Australian ties and your role's fixed-term scope protects your approval.
E-3 Visa Merchandising Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Merchandising Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Merchandising Manager roles where employers are already open to E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, so you often spend significant time screening out roles where sponsorship isn't available. Migrate Mate surfaces positions matched to E-3 eligibility from the start.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Merchandising Manager role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a related field such as business, marketing, merchandising, or supply chain management. Roles where a degree is preferred but not required, or where any degree field is accepted, are harder to defend. The job offer letter and LCA must reflect a specific degree requirement tied to the duties.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Merchandising Manager roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no cap that would require you to wait years for a slot. H-1B visa registration is entered into a random lottery with roughly a one-in-four chance of selection each cycle. For Australian merchandising professionals, the E-3 provides a direct path to sponsorship that the H-1B process cannot reliably deliver.
Can I change employers on an E-3 while working as a Merchandising Manager?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. if your current stamp has expired. Unlike H-1B, there's no portability provision allowing you to start work immediately after filing. Plan for a consulate appointment gap between roles if your visa stamp doesn't cover the transition.