Assistant Store Planning Manager, South Asia

LVMH Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Louis Vuitton is seeking an Assistant Store Planning Manager to oversee end-to-end store openings and renovations across South Asia. You will manage projects from concept through design development, procurement and construction, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and to the brand’s exquisite standards.

The role requires strong architectural and store planning experience, collaboration with local teams, and frequent travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of architectural experience including high quality facades and store planning project management
• Degree holder in Architecture, Interior Design or PM in Design & Construction
• Luxury retail design experience is desirable but not essential
• Strong knowledge of construction materials and millwork for luxury environments
• Proficient in MS Office, CAD, 3D software and Photoshop

Responsibilities

• Drive and communicate global design guidelines to ensure Louis Vuitton stores meet aesthetic and quality visions
• Lead end-to-end project cycles from conception to handover, within budget and timeline
• Coordinate with local architects, contractors, and vendors to realise bespoke store concepts
• Liaise with landlords and authorities and supervise site visits to ensure compliance with standards
• Travel frequently, approximately 30% of the time

Skills

Architecture

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Multicultural Collaboration

Education

Degree in Architecture

Interior Design background

PM in Design & Construction

Tools

CAD

3D Software

Photoshop

MS Office

Job description

Assistant Store Planning Manager, South Asia

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 t o fast & changing environment
• Proficiency in MS Office, CAD, 3D software and Photoshop

Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton perpetuates the ambitious vision of its namesake. From his origins as a master trunk maker, manufacturing boxes used to pack both everyday objects as well as voluminous wardrobes, Louis Vuitton and his successors introduced numerous innovations including the advent of the flat-top trunk, lightweight canvas, signature patterns, and the tumbler lock. Today, Louis Vuitton’s legacy is expressed through its rigorous spirit of innovation, the boldness of its creations and an uncompromising demand for excellence.

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