Guerlain Store Design Project Manager

New York • USA

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Guerlain, a distinguished maison within the LVMH conglomerate, is renowned for its luxurious perfumes and cosmetics. As part of LVMH, Guerlain benefits from the group's vast resources and commitment to excellence, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment that fosters creativity and growth.

1. Oversee all aspects of store design and brand experience for Guerlain boutiques, shop-in-shops, and spas.
2. Collaborate with Paris Headquarters on technical execution for new and renovated stores and spas.
3. Initiate, review, and approve owner's review sets, bid drawings, and construction documents.
4. Review and approve millwork shop drawings.
5. Maintain existing stores and counters.
6. Manage external teams such as architects, millworkers, and consultants to align with store design processes.
7. Track project budgets, review drawings for value engineering, and ensure timely submission of PO requests and payments.
8. Ensure projects meet opening dates on time and within budget.
9. Attend offsite meetings with production vendors to review prototypes.
10. Organize pre-construction meetings to align project teams for installation.
11. Conduct site visits and assemble punch lists upon construction turnover.
12. Coordinate with Visual Merchandising and brand marketing teams to stay updated on VM and store design initiatives.
13. Partner with the Visual Merchandising Manager for VM guidelines and soft merchandising elements for new store openings.
14. Coordinate project requirements with internal partners including Marketing, Purchasing, Sales, and the field.

1. Minimum 5 years of experience in store design within the beauty or related industry.
2. 25% travel required.
3. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
4. Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through and accuracy.

1. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Strong team player with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and judgment.

Candidates must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in store design, particularly within the beauty or related industry.

LVMH Inc. offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $115,000, with flexibility to recognize and reward various levels of expertise, performance, and tenure.

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and employee discounts on luxury products.

Guerlain, as part of LVMH, prides itself on a culture that values innovation, creativity, and excellence. The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, encouraging employees to push boundaries and achieve their full potential.