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

Maison Alaïa; Paris; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Maison Alaïa in Paris is seeking a Junior Retail Store Planning Specialist to support optimization and execution of store design and planning expansion. This entry-level role translates commercial strategies into floor plans and focuses on daily operations, data maintenance, and cross-functional coordination between headquarters and stores.

You will work with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite, assisting in space planning, VM guidelines, fixture tracking, and coordinating openings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite; strong Excel skills for tracking.
• Excellent attention to detail with accuracy in measurements and drawings.
• Strong verbal and written communication; English required, French ideal.
• Adaptable with a proactive attitude toward administrative tasks.
• Include portfolio with CV when applying (less than 5 MB).

Responsabilités

• Update and maintain 2D/3D floor plans and micro-space allocations.
• Prepare VM guidelines and execution packets for store teams.
• Maintain inventory of store fixtures, signage, and equipment.
• Serve as primary store team contact for layout inquiries and asset issues.
• Coordinate opening, remodel logistics, and delivery timelines.
• Review photo audits to verify layouts match drawings.
• Enter store dimensions and space metrics; help produce weekly/monthly reports.

Connaissances

Attention to Detail

Communication

Adaptability

Portfolio submission

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design

Outils

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office Excel

Description du poste

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.

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 Tracking: 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.
• Include portfolio less than 5mo with your CV while applying