Luxury Store Design & Planning Project Lead (MEIAT)

Richemont; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartier seeks a Store Design & Planning professional in Dubai to manage specialist POS openings, renovations, and related maintenance across the MEIAT region. You will lead feasibility through handover, ensuring adherence to Cartier standards and budget controls.

The role requires multi-site project exposure, strong architectural and MEP knowledge, and frequent regional travel to maintain boutique environments and support brand initiatives.

Qualifications

• University degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Interior Design or a related field.
• Experience in store planning, project management or facilities/maintenance management, ideally within luxury retail or high-end hospitality.
• Experience managing projects from design through construction and handover, with exposure to multi-site maintenance.
• Strong understanding of architectural detailing, finishes, MEP systems and retail construction and maintenance methods.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Project is advantageous.
• Strong budget, vendor and project management skills.
• Detail and result-oriented, with excellent organization, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English; Arabic or another language is advantageous.
• Comfortable with regular travel across the MEIAT region.

Responsibilities

• Manage specialist POS openings, relocations and renovations from feasibility through construction and handover.
• Assess project costs, timelines and site requirements, providing recommendations at feasibility stage.
• Coordinate with Central SDP, landlords, architects and local teams to define project requirements and ensure alignment with Cartier standards.
• Review layouts, technical drawings and construction documentation throughout all project phases.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, tenders and contractors, ensuring delivery within agreed quality, cost and timing.
• Coordinate permits, procurement and installation with external partners and internal teams including Retail, IT, Security, Logistics, Marketing and Procurement.
• Lead and continuously improve maintenance procedures and quality standards across Cartier boutiques in the region.
• Coordinate maintenance works, light upgrades and internal modifications while minimizing disruption to boutique operations.
• Partner with Boutique Managers to identify maintenance requirements and follow through on corrective actions.
• Build and manage a reliable network of contractors and vendors across markets, overseeing budgets, contracts and costs.
• Conduct regular boutique condition audits and monitor maintenance performance and recurring issues.
• Ensure Cartier’s architectural, design and brand standards are consistently applied across projects and the existing boutique network.
• Act as a key point of coordination between Central SDP, regional and local teams, boutiques and external partners.
• Support the SDP team on boutique projects, special events and launches across the region.

Skills

Store planning

Project management

Facilities management

Vendor management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

English fluency

Travel adaptability

Education

University degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Interior Design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Project

Job description

Cartier seeks a Store Design & Planning professional in Dubai to manage specialist POS openings, renovations, and related maintenance across the MEIAT region. You will lead feasibility through handover, ensuring adherence to Cartier standards and budget controls.

The role requires multi-site project exposure, strong architectural and MEP knowledge, and frequent regional travel to maintain boutique environments and support brand initiatives.