Guerlain Merchandising Architect

Guerlain is a historic French maison recognized for perfume, skincare and makeup and is part of the LVMH luxury group. The brand emphasizes creativity, refined craftsmanship and an elevated client experience, combining heritage aesthetics with contemporary approaches to sustainability and innovation.

1. Report to the Head of Merchandising France and act as guardian of the Guerlain brand image across retail touchpoints in France.
2. Lead end-to-end retail architecture and merchandising projects (new boutiques and stands, renovations and façades, temporary activations such as podiums and event support).
3. Collaborate closely with international merchandising teams and with retail and distribution project managers in a paired working model.
4. Translate design concepts into technical production documentation, develop and validate production plans and ensure vendor/manufacturer compliance.
5. Manage project budgets, timelines and procurement processes; prioritise tasks and adapt design solutions to technical and regulatory constraints.
6. Coordinate administrative and operational aspects of projects, ensure flawless on-site execution and perform occasional travel to project locations.

1. Professional qualification as an Architect, Interior Architect or Store Designer.
2. Minimum 3–5 years' experience in architectural or retail design projects; prior experience in the luxury sector is preferred.
3. Proven project management capability, including budget control and delivery to tight deadlines.
4. Strong technical knowledge of furniture and stand fabrication methods and production workflows.
5. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate internal and external partners.

1. MS Office
2. SketchUp
3. AutoCAD
4. Adobe Creative Suite
5. Hand sketching / freehand drawing
6. Project management
7. Budget management
8. Technical knowledge of joinery and stand fabrication

3–5 years in architecture, interior design or store design with demonstrable experience delivering retail projects; luxury retail experience is an advantage.

Degree in Architecture, Interior Design or equivalent technical qualification.

Guerlain blends a strong heritage aesthetic with a contemporary creative spirit; the workplace values craftsmanship, aesthetic excellence and innovation. Teams operate collaboratively across functions, balancing high standards of luxury retail execution with a commitment to sustainability and thoughtful brand stewardship.