Architect Specialist

Inside Lvmh; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Dior Parfums seeks a Travel Retail Architect Specialist to develop and deliver Travel Retail projects across store formats in Dubai. The role blends strategic project management with architectural design, ensuring brand standards, local regulations, and sustainability requirements.

As Project Manager for flagship projects and Design Specialist for B and C projects, you will coordinate with HQ architecture, purchasers, visual merchandising, construction teams, and suppliers to deliver on time,

Qualifications

• Architect with 4-5 years' experience in retail design, preferably in beauty/cosmetics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Suite.
• Strong understanding of general contracting and site execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead flagship projects end-to-end as Project Manager, from scope definition through execution, handover, and post-opening review.
• Design development, technical production, and documentation aligned with brand guidelines and local regulations.
• Coordinate with HQ architecture, purchasers, VM, construction, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Project leadership

Retail design

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Sketchup

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

Do you wish to join the House of Dreams?

In this House, you will continue to perpetuate the dream of our creator: that of a more beautiful and happier world.

You will also consolidate our vision: to become the most desirable House in the world of beauty, an absolute reference of French luxury, a symbol of joy and hope.

This vision is carried by our six values that you will embody daily as designers of dreams - values that engage and define us:

Craft together with joy

Lead with audacity

Cultivate Triumphant inclusivity

Commit and act to re-enchant the world.

Design your dreams with Dior.

The Travel Retail Architect Specialist supports the development and delivery of Travel Retail Dior Parfums retail projects across different store formats and levels of complexity. This role combines strategic project management capabilities with strong architectural and technical design expertise.

Forflagship projects, the role acts as aProject Manager, leading cross-functional coordination, overseeing execution, managing budget and timelines, and ensuring alignment with brand ambition, operational requirements, and quality standards.

ForB and C projects, the role acts as aDesign Specialist, developing architectural plans and technical documentation, adapting Brand concepts to local requirements, and supporting implementation through close coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

This position plays a key role in ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with Maison identity, Group standards, local regulations, and sustainability objectives.

Job responsabilities

1. Project Leadership by Project Type

• Lead flagship projects end-to-end as Project Manager, from scope definition through execution, handover, and post-opening review.
• Manage B and C projects as Design Specialist, producing and adapting technical design packages for implementation.
• Ensure consistency of approach across all projects while adapting to scale, budget, and operational priorities.

2. Design Development & Technical Production

• Translate design concepts into construction-ready packages, taking into account feasibility, local regulations, and technical constraints.
• Produce architectural plans, layouts, and technical documentation aligned with creative briefs, brand guidelines, and operational requirements.
• Review and validate drawings, materials, finishes, and technical solutions to ensure quality, durability, and brand consistency.
• Support material and finish selection in line with aesthetic, functional, and cost objectives.

3. Project Coordination & Execution

• Coordinate with HQ architecture, purchaser, visual merchandising, construction,contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Act as the main point of contact for key stakeholders on projects, driving accountability across the full project chain.
• Support tendering, procurement, site follow-up, and implementation activities across all project types.
• Identify project risks, resolve technical issues, propose solution, and adapt plans as needed to maintain timelines and quality standards.

4. Site Supervision & Quality Control

• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, verify compliance with design intent, and prepare report for HQ.
• Oversee execution quality and provide technical follow-up.
• Address on-site issues promptly and propose practical, compliant solutions.
• Ensure all works meet the Maison, and local standards, including sustainability requirements.

5. Budget, Timeline & Performance Monitoring

• Build and monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables according to project complexity.
• Support budget control and design-to-cost optimization, particularly on flagship projects.
• Track project performance through key indicators such as timelines, costs, quality, and operational readiness.
• Provide clear and structured reporting to management and stakeholders, highlighting risks, delays, and mitigation actions.

6. Brand Alignment & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Ensure every project reflects the Maison’s image, client experience ambitions, and operational needs.
• Adapt global architectural guidelines to local market realities and regulations.
• Communicate technical requirements, timelines, and priorities clearly to internal and external partners.

Profile

• Architect with 4-5 years of experience in a retail design ideally withinthe beauty and cosmetics industry
• Strong knowledge in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Microsoft office packages, Adobe Suite
• Strong understanding ofgeneral contracting works, with the ability to followboutique constructionand support site execution.
• Design- and quality-oriented, with astrong eye for detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively withcross-functional teamsand external partners.
• Demonstratesownership and accountabilityfrom project initiation through completion.
• Able to work in afast-paced environmentand managemultiple projects simultaneously.
• Positive, collaborative, andsolution-oriented, with a can-do attitude and strong team spirit.

The position is based in Dubai. Travel required.

Additional information

Inclusivity is not just a noble principle; it is the very heart of our excellence. In a world where our clients, talents, and ideas increasingly come from diverse backgrounds, our diversity is our strength.

At Parfums Christian Dior, this means being a House where everyone feels respected, welcomed, and valued, regardless of their uniqueness. Because we know well: a House that reflects this diversity is a sustainable, vibrant House, rooted in both dreams and reality. Inclusivity cannot be decreed; it is practiced daily.