Regional Retail Design Project Manager

JOB TITLE: Regional Retail Design Project Manager Location: Dubai, UAE 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, commercial, marketing, vendors, construction partners to ensure that all retail environments reflect Brands guidelines and business goals. 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) Show more Show less

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). The suitable candidate must have a designer or architect background (degree or equivalent). Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, or other CAD software. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. Understanding material properties, fabrication techniques, and manufacturing processes.