The Opportunity
To Manage and design projects of spaces "shop in shop" in wholesale environment coordinating our portfolio of luxury fragrance brands coordinating brands guidelines, space requirements and local market needs.
What you'll get to do
• Understand market space requirement in terms of global space distribution and by brand; develop and manage layout proposals for brands and markets. Create schematic designs—plus sketches and elevations as needed—for all new retail locations and coordinate review with internal teams
• Design together with the brands, the space fixtures distribution and details; coordinate and facilitate the overall cross-functional project team
• Develop the project keeping the deadlines and respecting planning
• Fluent and efficient interaction with all parties (brands and markets); independently lead projects and manage key stakeholders, internally and externally
• Schedule freight and installations for each site with agency partner and local team if required
• Manage full retail team deliverables within set timelines and budgets
• Manage the flow of project information between all stakeholders, including the tenant, leasing, development & design through regular meetings and written communications
• Identify and resolve issues that can adversely impact project schedules, costs, or design integrity
• To be comfortable with technology and be able to support one of the platforms managed by Global Retail, providing support to all our subsidiaries
We'd love to meet you if you have
Backed by 3–5 years professional experience in a similar role for retail
• Equipped with a degree in architecture, interior design or industrial design
• Be a creative person being able to apply it on 3D elements and graphic design too
• Highly skilled in AutoCAD and high level in illustrator and 3D modelling program (ex: Rhino)
• A self-starter with the proven ability to work independently and on tight timelines
• An organizational powerhouse who can prioritize work and juggle responsibilities
• An excellent communicator with strong soft skills
• Experienced in working with cross functional teams within & outside of the company, including, leasing, development, design & construction teams
• A thorough understanding of the total project life cycle, from conception stage, through all of the operational stages to completion and post project review
• Deep interest in beauty or luxury category; previous experience in the luxury sector would be highly appreciated
Education:
A professional qualification in one of the following: Architecture, interior design or industrial design
Languages:
• English and French, proficiency working level
• Spanish
Competencies:
• Ability to work in a multi-stakeholder setup
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
Specific Knowledge required:
• Used to interact with multifunctional and multicultural teams
• Flexibility to manage competing priorities and shift focus as determined by changing priorities and needs of the department or the business as a whole
• Must be an organized and motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills who thrives on working in a fast-paced team environment; very strong campaign and project management skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time; excellent organizational and prioritization skills
A few things you'll love about us
1. An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture
2. A range of learning and development opportunities
3. An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow
4. A competitive compensation & benefits package