Stage - Junior Retail Architect & Store Design Planning Specialist (H/F)

Richemont; Paris; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaïa, Parisian fashion house, is looking for a Junior Retail Store Planning Specialist to support design and planning expansion. You will translate commercial strategies into floor plans and handle daily operations, data maintenance, and cross-functional coordination between headquarters and stores.

Under the Head of Store Design and Planning, you will assist with 2D/3D layouts, VM guidelines, fixture tracking, and store communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Update 2D/3D store layouts and micro-space allocations under guidance.
• Prepare guidelines and packets for store teams to align with planning strategy.
• Maintain inventory tracker of fixtures, signage, equipment across all retail locations.
• Coordinate shipping schedules for openings and remodels.
• Review photo audits to ensure layouts match drawings.
• Update the transverse management database with store dimensions and metrics.
• Support weekly/monthly space productivity reporting.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Adaptability

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Since 1964, Alaïa is a Parisian Fashion Maison, with a Couture soul and a timeless sense of beauty.
Azzedine Alaïa, a legendary master of cut, changed the look of fashion in the 80's with his sculptural silhouettes.Today, the Belgian Creative Director Pieter Mulier, perpetuates his quest of perfection and modernity, sharing the same technical skills and passion for arts.Shape driven creations and iconic knits are sculpted on the body, crafting unique interpretations of the free beauty of women.

Role Overview :

As a Junior Retail Store Planning Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting the optimization and execution of our retail store design and planning expansion. This is an entry-level operational role where you will assist the Store Planning and VM team in translating commercial strategies into floor plans. You will focus on daily operational tasks, data maintenance, and cross-functional coordination, serving as a key support link between headquarters and our retail stores.

Global overview with dedicated project assigned for 1 or 2 regions.

You will report to the Head of Storz design and Planning

Key Responsibilities :

Space Planning & Layout Assistance

• Floor Plan Updates: Assist in updating and maintaining 2D/3D store layouts and micro-space allocations (AutoCAD & SketchUp) under the guidance of your Manager.
• Visual Merchandising Support: Help prepare guidelines and execution packets for store teams, ensuring visual standards align with the approved store planning strategy.
• Fixture Tracking: Maintain an organized inventory tracker of store fixtures, signage, and equipment across all retail locations.

Operational Execution & Coordination :

• Store Communication: Act as a primary point of contact for daily, routine store inquiries regarding layout adjustments, missing assets, or fixture replacements.
• Opening & Remodel Logistics: Support the setup phase of new store openings, pop-ups, or renovations by coordinating shipping schedules for fixtures and tracking delivery timelines.
• Site Audits: Compile and review photo audits sent by store teams to verify that floor layouts match the assigned construction drawings.

Data Management & Reporting :

• Data Entry Keep the Transverse management database up-to-date with precise store dimensions, square footage metrics, and category capacities.
• Basic Performance Extract basic sales and space data to help the Manager prepare weekly or monthly space productivity reports.

Talent Core Qualifications & Skills :

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design.
• Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite. Strong command of MS Office (especially Excel for tracking sheets).
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in handling measurements, data entry, and architectural drawings reading.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively assist store managers and external vendors. High proficiency in English, French ideal but not required
• Adaptability: A strong desire to learn retail operations from the ground up and a proactive attitude toward administrative and operational tasks.