Fred Store Concept Design Project Manager
FRED, a distinguished name in the realm of luxury jewelry, is renowned for its innovative spirit and timeless elegance. As part of the prestigious LVMH group, FRED benefits from the conglomerate's global influence and resources, particularly within the Watches & Jewelry division. The brand is celebrated for its vibrant designs that embody a joyful, audacious freedom, echoing the Riviera's light and spirit.
- Develop and update the architectural charter and its technical applications, aligning with the needs set by the Architecture and Artistic Direction.
- Source furniture and decor according to project requirements and directives from the Architecture Direction.
- Research new materials that align with the brand's identity and sustainability goals, considering local specificities.
- Assist and advise project managers in material selection, trend board creation, preliminary layout studies, supplier selection, and direct order management.
- Create and develop 2D/3D drawings of architectural details and furniture.
- Study technical and architectural details to optimize production and installation timelines and costs.
- Coordinate and monitor prototypes.
- Create pop-up and event concepts.
- Monitor concept pricing with the Planning team to reduce cost per square meter and establish regional pricing.
- Approve execution plans for furniture across all projects.
- Establish and maintain a materials library.
- Distribute the architectural charter and updates to external collaborators and internal stakeholders.
- Update internal and external presentations related to concept and design.
- Higher education in Architecture, Interior Design, or Spatial Design.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in retail concept creation and deployment, luxury retail design, furniture design, and construction.
- Strong creativity and aesthetic sensitivity with a rigorous and functional approach.
- Knowledgeable in design, architecture, and art, both current trends and historical context.
- Strong sense of elegance and refinement.
- Excellent knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and implementation.
- Exceptional graphic representation and visual communication skills (sketches, 2D, 3D, trend boards).
- Detail-oriented, organized, and autonomous in project management with strong reporting skills.
- Proactive, enthusiastic, positive, and dynamic with excellent interpersonal skills for multicultural adaptation.
- Proficiency in English with technical architectural vocabulary (oral and written).
- Professional mastery of AutoCAD, Excel, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
Higher education in Architecture, Interior Design, or Spatial Design.
FRED is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment and offers opportunities for professional growth within the LVMH group.
FRED fosters a culture of joie de vivre, freedom, and the Riviera's light, encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit, energy, and customer relationship focus. The brand is in a robust development phase, valuing creativity and innovation.