Byredo Store Design Project Manager
About Byredo
Byredo is a Stockholm-born luxury fragrance and lifestyle house recognised for its artisanal perfumes, leather goods and design-driven retail environments. The brand is known for a minimalist aesthetic, meticulous materiality and creative collaborations, attracting international talent across design, retail and product disciplines.
Byredo seeks a Store Design Project Manager in Paris to lead retail fit-outs and uphold brand design standards.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end store design and fit-out projects across concept, technical development, procurement, construction and handover phases.
- Translate brand design standards into technical documentation and construction drawings; ensure consistency across global touchpoints.
- Manage budgets, schedules and project reporting; proactively mitigate risks to deliver on time and on budget.
- Coordinate and supervise external consultants, architects, interior designers, contractors and suppliers throughout delivery.
- Develop and manage FF&E and materials specifications, sourcing and procurement processes to align with quality and cost targets.
- Conduct site inspections and quality control visits; oversee shopfitting, MEP integration and final snagging.
- Ensure compliance with local building regulations, health & safety standards and accessibility requirements.
- Collaborate closely with Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising and Global Creative teams to align design solutions with commercial needs.
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Construction Management or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven experience managing multiple retail store design or fit-out projects from concept to completion.
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated budgetary and contract management skills.
- Ability to produce and review technical drawings and construction documentation.
- Excellent organisational and stakeholder-management capabilities; comfortable working with cross-functional international teams.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years' professional experience delivering retail store design or fit-out projects, ideally within luxury fashion, beauty or lifestyle brands, with responsibility for budgets, timelines and supplier coordination.
Education
Degree or diploma in Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Byredo fosters a design-led, detail-oriented culture where creativity and craftsmanship are central. Teams operate in a fast-paced, collaborative international environment, balancing high aesthetic standards with pragmatic project delivery.
About Cerulean
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