Regional Retail Design Project Manager

Parfums de Marly; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A luxury cosmetics brand is seeking a Regional Retail Design Project Manager in Paris, responsible for leading retail design projects from concept through execution. The successful candidate will manage both permanent and temporary installations while collaborating with design teams, marketing, and vendors. Required qualifications include a background in design or architecture, proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp, and at least 5 years of experience in the luxury retail sector. This role demands excellent project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of experience in retail within parfums & cosmetics or luxury retail.
• Understanding of material properties and fabrication techniques is essential.
• Ability to troubleshoot and proactively solve issues in a team setting.

Responsabilités

• Lead retail design projects from concept through execution.
• Manage design projects for both permanent and temporary installations.
• Liaise with retailers and manage local agencies to ensure project quality.
• Track budgets, negotiate costs and report on project execution.

Connaissances

Project management skills

Excellent design skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Formation

Designer or architect background (degree or equivalent)

Outils

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

SolidWorks

Description du poste

Job title: Regional Retail Design Project Manager

Location: Paris, France

About the role

The Regional Retail Design Project Manager is responsible for leading retail design projects from concept through execution. This role acts as the key liaison between design teams, marketing, vendors, construction partners to ensure that all retail environments reflect brand guidelines and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage permanent projects (shop in shops, wall units, gondolas) and temporary animations from design conception to production execution and project management.
• Revision of 2D technical drawings from Europe / UK markets to follow our guidelines ensuring perfect execution while respecting retailer guidelines.
• Debrief the global projects team for new permanent spaces or adapting them for global validation.
• Liaise with our retailers for vendor packs.
• Manage local agencies and suppliers, ensuring quality production and installation work is done on time while building a strong relationship with retailers and suppliers.
• Manage material validation with local suppliers.
• Create regional merchandising planograms.
• Obtain all documentation related to store opening, installation permits, etc. within deadlines.
• Track budgets and cost negotiation with partners, ensuring project execution is within assigned budgets; report to global office yearly list of projects.

Role - Specific Skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent design and technical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, creative, curious, self‑critical, organized, team player.
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.
• Must be detail oriented and have a flair for beauty and luxury design.
• Able to troubleshoot and be proactive to solve issues that arise while working in a team environment.
• Able to use AutoCAD / SketchUp.

Desired Background and Experience

• The suitable candidate must have a designer or architect background (degree or equivalent).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, SketchUp, or other CAD software.
• Understanding of material properties, fabrication techniques, and manufacturing processes.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in retail within parfums & cosmetics or luxury retail.