Regional Retail Design Project Manager

About The Role

Key Responsabilities

• Manage retail design projects across MEA markets, reporting to HQ (shop in shops, wall units, gondolas).
• Revision of 3D and technical drawings 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
• 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.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, proactively identifying risks and proposing solutions to ensure successful project delivery
• Maintain accurate project trackers and provide regular reporting on project status, budgets and timelines to the Global Retail team
• Collaborate closely with VM, Marketing, Commercial and Global Retail teams to ensure alignment throughout project development and execution

Profile & Competencies

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent design, hand sketches and technical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, Creative, Curious, Self-Critical, Organized, Team player, solution oriented.
• 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
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• The suitable candidate must have a designer or architect background (degree or equivalent)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, 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
• Experience working across multiple countries and managing external suppliers and retailers
• Language: English mandatory (French and/or Arabic is a plus)