Retail Design Intern

Guerlain; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Guerlain, a heritage luxury perfume and cosmetics house, invites a Regional VM / Retail Design Trainee to join the APAC team in Singapore. You will help create counter concepts, develop CAD libraries, and ensure designs align with global HQ guidelines for store openings and events.

Working with a cross-functional team, you will learn to manage design projects from concept through installation, while gaining exposure to the luxury retail landscape and regional market needs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited program in Interior Design, Architecture, Visual Merchandising or related field.
• Proficiency in design software and ability to translate guidelines into visuals for luxury retail environments.
• Ability to commit to a full-time internship for at least 6 months starting Sept 2026.

Responsibilities

• Elaborate and render design proposals and technical drawings per HQ guidelines and briefs from Merchandising, Commercial and Marketing.
• Study, adapt guidelines to different markets and implement them on counter concepts.
• Lead projects to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables with supervisor oversight.
• Develop CAD Library for Store Concepts and incorporate updates from Global.
• Support Hard Merchandising and Marketing teams to ensure flawless execution of counters, launches and displays.

Skills

Interior Design

Architecture

Visual Merchandising

Marketing

Education

Interior Design Degree

Architecture Degree

Visual Merchandising Certification

Marketing Degree

Tools

SketchUp

Photoshop

Illustrator

AutoCAD

Job description

Guerlain - an iconic luxury French Perfume & Cosmetics brand, part of the LVMH Group - has been exploring, innovating, and enhancing since 1828. With a portfolio that spans Fragrance, Skincare and Make-up, its signature is the Culture of Beauty.

How will you make impact with us

The Regional VM / Retail Design Trainee will be part of the APAC Retail Design and Visual Merchandising Department, supporting the function in providing layout/planning solutions & 3D renders supporting store openings and animations as well as Counter Updates for Travel Retail and Local Markets

Her/his role is to effectively contribute through the design development and implementation for permanent counters/points of sale and events in compliance with the guidelines. She/He will consistently deliver, in line with brand DNA, design proposals fulfilling the latest guidelines and as per briefed/instructed by his/her manager.

The incumbent will work closely their managers in keeping track that Design guidelines and deliverables are timely received and executed.

He/She will be engaged working Counter projects and Project Management of Retail Space, based on the needs.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The Regional Retail Design Intern/ trainee will report to Asst. Retail Design Manager mentorship.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

CREATIVE

• To elaborate/develop design proposals & renderings, technical drawings in line with HQ Guidelines and the brief defined by Merchandising, Commercial and Marketing teams.
• Study, adapt and implement guidelines to different markets’ needs.
• Managing the project(s) as Project Leaders to ensure qualitative deliverables are being carried over from start to finish with supervision of respective reporting line manager.
• Manage the development of CAD Library for Store Concepts , following the updates given by Global.

OPERATIONAL

• Work closely and supporting Hard Merchandising team/ Asst Retail Design Manager to ensure flawless execution of counters, animations, launches and permanent merchandising.
• To supervise and review project execution from technical drawings development to installation: including sourcing, sample validation, prototyping, and quality control.
• Manage external suppliers (contractors, agency , vendors, etc) to ensure all collaterals are well ordered and/or produced in concurrent with the standard and guideline.
• To manage the weekly newsletter provided by HQ and do readaptation on local / regional context across all region – cross function scope together with marketing team & Senior Manager.
• Attend team meetings to gain insights into the strategic planning process as well as providing a thorough minutes of meeting

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited program in Interior Design, Architecture, Visual Merchandising , Business Marketing and/or related field.
• Able to commit full time internship for at least 6 months from Sept 2026
• Ability to create, communicate and implement consistent VM guidelines / Retail Design Guidelines set by Global.
• Detail oriented & keen observer.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage complexity.
• Proficiency in design software such as SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), or similar programs. Knowledge in AutoCAD is a plus.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Passionate to work in Luxury Industry with diverse cultural exposures and nationalities.

Learning Outcome

• Gain comprehensive experience on working in Retail Luxury Industry
• Develop professional skills within a collaborative corporate setting.
• Building a portfolio that demonstrates practical work experience relevant to future career ambition.