Retail Design Concept Architect

For a luxury retail brand in France

Contract

Salary Guide: £60,000 – £90,000

Summary

A luxury retail brand is seeking a Retail Design Concept Architect to join the Paris team on an 18 month contract, with the probability to go permanent for the right person.

The role would be full-time to work on early stage, amazing design led conceptual permanent and pop up shops across the world. The company has delivered a range of outstanding international and national retail projects from flagship stores to pop up venues.

For this exciting position, the new team member will be:

• Reporting to the directors to assist on the expansion of stores globally
• Accountable for meeting deadlines on design and opening of new retail stores, globally, across the full design process – with a flair for concept and designs of creative projects
• Working within a team on technical packages for high-end retail stores, from 300sqm to 3000sqm
• Working alongside the Global Director, providing project timelines and attending initial meetings with new clients, providing information and drawings for the presentations
• To deliver work to the highest level of professional competency and industry standards
• Building and managing new and existing client relationships and meetings
• Ensure project work is of a consistently high standard

Skills necessary:

• At least 5+ years’ professional qualified Architectural experience (ARB / RIBA / DPLG)
• Technical (detail) knowledge through to the practicalities of the construction stage
• Must have experience in luxury retail or hospitality projects
• Languages would be a bonus, but French is not essential
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Adobe Cs and Microsoft Office; also, a bonus with experience in Rhinoceros
• A good design eye, and well presented portfolio, including hand drawings and good eye for presentations
• Ability to interface with clients, interpreting their requirements and translating these into the technical aspects of schemes
• Must have excellent communication skills

About the company:

• A worldwide presence with an extremely high caliber of clientele, to work on award winning bespoke projects
• Competitive salary and pension rates, including a generous annual bonus scheme and profit share
• Vibrant co-working central Paris based studio
• A brilliant holiday allowance, typically 6 weeks per annum
• Extremely talented team with a highly creative environment.
• Opportunity to join a growing standout luxury design label

One last thing…

If you fit the criteria of all skills, characteristics, and software knowledge, for this Retail Design Concept Architect role; please apply below and attach your CV and a portfolio with detailed samples of work related to this role. In addition, if you have a friend or colleague who you know is looking for a similar role; refer them over to us and take great advantage of our referral scheme as mentioned below.

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Karen Rothwell

Karen comes from a design background and has been immersed in the property and construction industry for the past 5 years. From design and technical production, to onsite experience, this broad experience allows her to spot and match individuals skillset with client requirements for their growing teams, to create a winning situation for both sides.

Job # 18066