Berluti Store Planning Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
About Berluti
Founded in Paris in 1895 by Alessandro Berluti, Berluti is a storied maison renowned for bespoke shoemaking, exceptional leather goods, and a distinctive art of patina. As an employer, the House offers a rare environment where heritage craftsmanship meets contemporary masculine elegance, encouraging artisans, retail talents, designers, and corporate teams to uphold exacting standards while contributing to creative evolution. Part of LVMH, Berluti combines the intimacy of a specialist luxury atelier with the opportunities of a global group, valuing savoir-faire, client excellence, cultural curiosity, and long-term career development in service of objects made with soul, precision, and character.
Store Planning Manager role at Berluti Japan in Tokyo. Manage retail projects and facilities for luxury brand with 5+ years' experience required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage store opening, renewal, and refresh projects from timeline planning through layout coordination, ensuring alignment with global design standards and executing internal and external communications including stakeholder and department store negotiations
- Control vendor and contractor performance throughout project execution to maintain cost discipline and quality standards
- Organize and manage facility, fixture, and equipment maintenance across all locations, including procurement and inventory control
- Oversee project execution and maintenance activities to ensure budget adherence while collaborating with Retail and Finance teams on capital expenditure and store-related costs
- Maintain regular communication and reporting with global Architecture department to ensure seamless project coordination
- Coordinate and facilitate additional planning initiatives related to spatial optimization, such as office relocations
- Collaborate closely with Store and Visual Merchandising teams to ensure smooth project execution and operational continuity
- Provide strategic consultation to enhance store operations and retail performance
- Support the furniture business segment in alignment with customer requirements and market demands
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in store design, architectural practice, interior design, or store planning supervision within luxury retail or related sectors
- Comprehensive knowledge of department store operations and event management outside retail environments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe Illustrator is desirable
- Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies and planning techniques
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities
- Self-motivated with resilient professional mentality and deep passion for luxury retail
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with strong collaborative mindset
- Detail-oriented mindset with proven ability to deliver results
- Fluent Japanese and business-level English proficiency
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in store design, architectural practice, interior design, or supervisory roles in store planning for luxury brands or related industries.
Education
Formal education in architecture, interior design, or related disciplines is expected, though expertise and demonstrated competency in luxury store planning may be considered equivalent.
Workplace
The role is situated in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
Berluti fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, Parisian elegance, and a deep respect for artisanal know-how, where employees contribute to a house renowned for bespoke shoes, patinas, and refined menswear. As an employer, Berluti values precision, creativity, and client-centric excellence, offering an environment where tradition and innovation meet in the pursuit of timeless luxury.
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