Architect Specialist

Position

Travel Retail Architect Specialist

For

Project Manager

For

Design Specialist

• , developing architectural plans and technical documentation, adapting Brand concepts to local requirements, and supporting implementation through close coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• This position plays a key role in ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with Maison identity, Group standards, local regulations, and sustainability objectives.
• Job responsibilities
• Project Leadership by Project Type
• Lead flagship projects end-to-end as Project Manager, from scope definition through execution, handover, and post-opening review.
• Manage B and C projects as Design Specialist, producing and adapting technical design packages for implementation.
• Ensure consistency of approach across all projects while adapting to scale, budget, and operational priorities.

• Design Development & Technical Production

• Translate design concepts into construction-ready packages, taking into account feasibility, local regulations, and technical constraints.
• Produce architectural plans, layouts, and technical documentation aligned with creative briefs, brand guidelines, and operational requirements.
• Review and validate drawings, materials, finishes, and technical solutions to ensure quality, durability, and brand consistency.
• Support material and finish selection in line with aesthetic, functional, and cost objectives.

• Project Coordination & Execution

• Coordinate with HQ architecture, purchaser, visual merchandising, construction,contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Act as the main point of contact for key stakeholders on projects, driving accountability across the full project chain.
• Support tendering, procurement, site follow-up, and implementation activities across all project types.
• Identify project risks, resolve technical issues, propose solution, and adapt plans as needed to maintain timelines and quality standards.

• Site Supervision & Quality Control

• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, verify compliance with design intent, and prepare report for HQ.
• Oversee execution quality and provide technical follow-up.
• Address on-site issues promptly and propose practical, compliant solutions.
• Ensure all works meet the Maison, and local standards, including sustainability requirements.

• Budget, Timeline & Performance Monitoring

• Build and monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables according to project complexity.
• Support budget control and design-to-cost optimization, particularly on flagship projects.
• Track project performance through key indicators such as timelines, costs, quality, and operational readiness.
• Provide clear and structured reporting to management and stakeholders, highlighting risks, delays, and mitigation actions.

• Brand Alignment & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Ensure every project reflects the Maison’s image, client experience ambitions, and operational needs.
• Adapt global architectural guidelines to local market realities and regulations.
• Communicate technical requirements, timelines, and priorities clearly to internal and external partners.

Profile

• Architect with 4-5 years of experience in a retail design ideally within the beauty and cosmetics industry
• Strong knowledge in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Microsoft office packages, Adobe Suite
• Strong understanding of general contracting works, with the ability to follow boutique construction and support site execution.
• Design- and quality-oriented, with a strong eye for detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability from project initiation through completion.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Positive, collaborative, and solution-oriented, with a can-do attitude and strong team spirit.
• The position is based in Dubai.
• Travel required.
• Additional information
• *Inclusivity is not just a noble principle; it is the very heart of our excellence.
• In a world where our clients, talents, and ideas increasingly come from diverse backgrounds, our diversity is our strength.*
• *At Parfums Christian Dior, this means being a House where everyone feels respected, welcomed, and valued, regardless of their uniqueness.
• Because we know well: a House that reflects this diversity is a sustainable, vibrant House, rooted in both dreams and reality.
• Inclusivity cannot be decreed; it is practiced daily.*
• Additional information for internal candidate
• Are you currently an LVMH employee?
• Please apply online directly on our internal job board: WORK @LVMH - Voices