Regional Retail Design Project Manager

Job title: Regional Retail Design Project Manager

Location: Paris, France

About the role

The Regional Retail Design Project Manager is responsible for leading retail design projects from concept through execution. This role acts as the key liaison between design teams, marketing, vendors, construction partners to ensure that all retail environments reflect Brands guidelines and business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage permanent projects (shop in shops, wall units, gondolas) + temporary animations from design conception to production execution and projects management
• Revision of 2d technical drawings from Europe/UK markets ensures to follow our guidelines ensuring Brands guidelines, perfect execution, while respecting retailer guidelines.
• Debrief the global projects team for new permanent spaces or adapting them for global validation
• Liaise with our retailers for vendor packs
• Manage Local agencies and suppliers, ensures quality production and installation work is done on time while building a strong relationship with retailers and suppliers
• Manage Material validation with local suppliers
• Create regional merchandising planograms
• Obtain all documentation related to the store opening, installation permits etc. within deadlines
• Track Budgets and cost negotiation with partners, ensures project execution is within assigned budgets. Report to global office yearly list of projects

Role - Specific Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent design and technical skills
• Excellent communication skills, Creative, Curious, Self-Critical, Organized, Team player
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
• Must be Detail oriented and have a flair for beauty and luxury design
• Able to trouble-shoot and be proactive to solve issues that arise while working in a team environment
• Able to use Autocad/Sketchup

Desired Background and Experience:

• The suitable candidate must have a designer or architect background (degree or equivalent)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, SketchUp, or other CAD software
• Understanding material properties, fabrication techniques, and manufacturing processes
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Retail within Parfums & Cosmetics or luxury retail