Audemars Piguet Store Design & Planning Project Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 7, 2026
About Audemars Piguet
A leading international luxury fashion house within a global luxury group. The employer is design-led and retail-focused, operating flagship boutiques and an international store network that demand rigorous brand standards, refined craftsmanship and meticulous retail execution.
Confidential luxury fashion house seeks Store Design & Planning Project Manager in Tokyo. Lead store roll-outs, manage design teams, contractors and budgets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project delivery for new store openings, refurbishments and relocations, ensuring adherence to brand design standards, budget and schedule.
- Coordinate external consultants (architects, interior designers, engineers) and contractors through tendering, procurement, permitting and construction phases.
- Develop and manage project programmes, critical-path schedules and cost-control mechanisms; report progress and risks to senior stakeholders.
- Review and validate technical drawings, specifications, FF&E lists and MEP scopes; ensure on-site implementation aligns with design intent and quality expectations.
- Manage approvals with local authorities and landlord interfaces; ensure compliance with building codes, fire and accessibility regulations.
- Implement quality-control processes and punch-list closeout; supervise site inspections and handover to retail operations.
- Drive continuous improvement of store design standards, roll-out toolkits and supplier performance for future rollouts.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience managing retail store design, fit-out or construction projects, preferably within luxury fashion or premium retail.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
- Proven track record delivering multiple simultaneous projects on time and on budget, including coordination of consultants and main contractors.
- Strong technical literacy in construction documentation, MEP coordination, FF&E procurement and local permitting processes.
- Project management certification (PMP, Prince2 or equivalent) preferred.
- Ability to travel frequently and work on-site across the Tokyo metropolitan area and nationally as required.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years' experience in retail store project management, with demonstrated responsibility for new openings and refurbishments. Experience with luxury-brand standards, multi-stakeholder coordination and onsite construction supervision is essential.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
The employer values meticulous craftsmanship, aesthetic coherence and operational excellence typical of elite luxury houses. Teams operate collaboratively across design, retail and technical functions, combining high creative standards with pragmatic project delivery in a fast-paced global retail environment.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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