Balenciaga Regional Architecture Manager

About Balenciaga

Balenciaga is a global haute couture and ready-to-wear House known for its boundary-pushing design language and cultural influence. Operating within the Kering group, Balenciaga combines avant-garde creativity with a global retail network and an operational structure that supports international store development and experiential retail projects.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead design, execution and supervision of architecture and construction projects across the EMEA region, ensuring compliance with Balenciaga design guidelines and local regulations.
• Act as the principal point of reference for internal stakeholders and external professional representatives across EMEA, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams from inception to completion.
• Oversee technical scope, schedule, cost and quality controls for boutique, temporary store and pop‑up projects, including feasibility studies, Capex preparation and regular cost reporting.
• Manage and mentor a team of Project Managers based in Paris, allocating resources and prioritizing tasks to meet commercial timelines and brand standards.
• Establish and maintain contact with architectural teams to obtain site drawings, technical start‑up information and any location-specific requirements.
• Perform site visits and produce detailed reports from setting-out through punch-list and opening; ensure millwork and construction quality, identify outstanding issues and drive resolution.
• Collect and archive project drawings and documentation to track the evolution of store openings and renovations.
• Organize and manage store maintenance matters related to architecture (distinct from daily operations) to preserve built assets and brand presentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in luxury or high‑end retail architecture, store projects or a comparable role within competitor houses or firms.
• Proven experience managing multi-site retail rollouts or EMEA/regional construction programs and leading teams of project managers.
• Highly organized, detail oriented and proactive with the capacity to perform under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong prioritization and problem‑solving abilities with commercial sensitivity to balance design intent, cost and timing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to liaise confidently with design teams, contractors and corporate stakeholders.
• Demonstrable technical competence in construction drawings, millwork detailing and on-site quality control practices.

Skills

Experience

At least 7 years' experience delivering architecture and construction projects for luxury or high‑end retail, with a record of managing regional programs, on‑site supervision and leading project teams.

Education

Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction/Project Management or equivalent professional experience.

Workplace

Culture

Balenciaga cultivates a fast‑paced, creatively driven workplace that values bold design and operational excellence. The House promotes professional development and diversity, encouraging high performance and collaborative problem‑solving across international teams.

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