Design Director

il y a 1 mois


Paris, Île-de-France Locri Recruitment Temps plein
About the Role

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the overall design strategy and vision for the brand's retail spaces globally.
  • Ensure that all design projects align with the brand's vision, values, and business objectives.
  • Collaborate with senior management to drive brand innovation and maintain a competitive edge in the luxury market.

Team Management

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers, architects, and project managers, ensuring high performance.
  • Foster a collaborative and creative work environment that encourages new ideas and design excellence.
  • Guide your team in the creation of designs that correspond to the guidelines of the House while maintaining consistency with the local economic and cultural context.

Design Execution

  • Oversee the conceptualization and design development of store designs, ensuring they reflect the brand's luxurious and sophisticated aesthetic.
  • Oversee and direct the design process from concept to design development, including budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.
  • Ensure consistency in design across all retail locations while adapting to local cultures and trends.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with merchandising, façade, and store planning teams to ensure cohesive and impactful design solutions.
  • Develop close collaboration with the House's Planning teams, who oversee projects with local consulting teams.
  • Liaise with external partners, including architects, contractors, and vendors, to achieve optimal design outcomes.

Senior Team Reporting and Approval Seeking

  • Oversee the preparation of quality written presentations, which you present at Stores Committee meetings.
  • Present new concepts and designs to weekly committee meetings to get approvals and secure budgets.
  • Have regular meetings with the Head of Architecture for actions and progress on the team and the projects.

Innovation and Trends

  • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging design technologies, and the competitive landscape.
  • Introduce innovative design concepts that enhance the customer experience and drive brand loyalty.
  • Manage and participate in the research and development of new design elements (not necessarily in the context of a specific construction project).
About You
  • Experience in management and directorship roles within retail brands.
  • Ideally 15+ years' experience as an architect or Interior Designer.
  • Experience in high-end luxury retail stores.
  • Proven experience in concept and design stages.
  • Great design eye and attention to detail with a must-do attitude.
  • Ability to communicate well with internal and external teams, seniors, and the committee.
  • A track record and an outstanding portfolio of luxury and high-end work.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Any other language is an advantage.

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive salary – Up to 150K DoE.
  • Strong annual bonus scheme of approximately 30% and profit shares.
  • Visa can be arranged if needed.
  • Relocation support on offer if needed, including up to 2 months of temporary accommodation.
  • Many other benefits including strong healthcare packages and more.
  • Opportunity for further career growth and extension of the contract to a permanent role after the first 12 months (it can be earlier).

This is a one-off opportunity to join one of the most well-known and creative brands in the industry, be part of a highly creative team with prospects in strong career growth within the organization.

NOTE: Please submit a CV in English along with your portfolio to be considered for this role.


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