Assistant Store Planning Manager, South Asia

LVMH Fashion (S) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Louis Vuitton in Singapore seeks an Assistant Store Planning Manager to lead end-to-end store openings and renovations across South Asia. You will manage projects from conception to handover, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to the brand's standards.

The role independently handles medium-scale projects while supporting the Store Planning Manager on more complex initiatives. Proficiency in MS Office, CAD, 3D software, and Photoshop is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or related field.
• 5+ years of architecture/store planning experience.
• Experience with luxury retail environments preferred.
• Proficient in CAD/3D tools and design software.

Responsibilities

• Drive and implement store openings, renovations and minor projects.
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle from conception to handover.
• Coordinate with global and local teams, landlords and vendors.
• Ensure delivery on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Lead architects, consultants and contractors; monitor progress.
• Liaise with authorities for permits and approvals; conduct site visits.
• Ensure brand design guidelines are followed across projects.
• Manage procurement and logistic aspects for store projects.
• Support VP/store planning leadership on complex projects.
• Travel as required to project sites (approx. 30%).

Skills

Store planning

Project management

Architecture

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional

Education

Architecture degree

Project management certification

Tools

MS Office

CAD

3D software

Photoshop

Job description

Position

Louis Vuitton is renowned for delivering exceptional quality and service through designs that blend innovation with tradition. This same commitment extends to its store environments, where architectural creativity and innovation are integral to the Maison's expression. This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of new store openings and renovation projects across South Asia.

The Assistant Store Planning Manager is responsible for delivering store openings, renovations and minor work projects across South Asia. The role manages projects from project conception, design development, procurement and construction through handover, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to Louis Vuitton's quality standards. While independently managing medium-scale projects, the role also supports the Store Planning Manager on more complex store projects.

Job responsibilities

• Drive and communicate global design guidelines and standards to ensure each Louis Vuitton store deliver the brand's aesthetic and quality vision


• Support and manage entire project cycle from conception to close out to ensure timely delivery of projects of highest quality within budget, either independently or with collaboration with Store Planning Manager (dependent on scale of projects)


• Identify and explore opportunities for delivering bespoke store concepts that meet country needs and manage costs, schedule, design and quality control of projects together with global store planning team, local teams and business partners (i.e., local architects, contractors & direct vendors)


• Continuously optimize the design concepts and ensure that they are executed to the standards set by budget targets


• Leading, managing and overseeing assigned architects, consultants, fit Out and millwork contractors with store planning manager/ store planning VP


• Liaise closely with local landlords & authorities to ensure proper guidelines and all relevant start up information are in place for all projects


• Conduct regular site visits and meetings with consultants, contractors, and landlords to ensure compliance with Vuitton's standards, identify & resolve outstanding issues and ensure appropriate follow-up


• Co-ordinate with suppliers of millwork and furniture to prepare designs, manage achieving authorizations for proceeding in the realization of the projects.


• Manage direct order from HQ nominated suppliers include logistic & custom clearance to ensure on time delivery for satisfactory store opening.


• Manage challenges in project lifecycle, identify potential crisis and define mitigation plan


• Frequent travel required - around 30%

Profile

• Minimum 5 years of architectural including high quality facades and interiors and store planning project management experience


• Degree holder in Architecture, Interior Design or Project Management in Design & Construction


• Experience of luxury retail design is highly desirable but not essential


• Strong knowledge of standard quality means and methods, and materials in construction and millwork required for a luxury environment


• Resourceful & driven individual who can communicate effectively to all levels of stakeholders


• Analytical, strong project management and execution skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment


• Team player with a can-do attitude and is adaptable to fast & changing environment


• Proficiency in MS Office, CAD, 3D software and Photoshop