Retail Design Intern

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

Job summary

Guerlain in Singapore invites a Regional VM / Retail Design Trainee to join APAC Retail Design and Visual Merchandising, supporting layout planning, 3D renders for store openings, animations, and counter updates across Travel Retail and Local Markets.

You're enrolled in or recently graduated from Interior Design/Architecture or Visual Merchandising programs and will commit to a full-time internship for at least 6 months from Aug 2026, working under the guidance of a design team to deliver

Qualifications

• 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 Aug 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Skills

Interior Design

Architecture

Visual Merchandising

Business Marketing

Education

Interior Design / Architecture / Visual Merchandising / Marketing program

Tools

SketchUp

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe 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 Aug 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.