Christian Dior Store Planning Senior Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 15, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior, founded in Paris in 1946, stands as one of the world’s most influential maisons, uniting haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, beauty, and exceptional retail experiences. As an employer, Dior offers a culture shaped by artistic audacity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, where heritage and innovation continually enrich one another. Its teams collaborate across ateliers, studios, boutiques, and corporate functions within an international environment that values elegance, precision, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Working at Dior means contributing to a legacy of timeless style while helping define the future of luxury with creativity, discipline, and purpose.
Christian Dior Tokyo seeks Store Planning Senior Manager—lead luxury retail projects across Asia Pacific. Full-time role managing store openings, budget, and architectural coordination.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead store opening and renewal projects from planning through execution, managing timelines, layout coordination, and internal/external communications
- Control vendors and contractors throughout project implementation to ensure cost efficiency and quality standards
- Manage capital expenditure budgets and cost tracking in collaboration with Retail and Finance teams
- Oversee all procurement activities and delivery schedules to meet new and renewal store opening deadlines
- Maintain regular communication and reporting with headquarters Architecture department and local leadership
- Coordinate the localization of headquarters design specifications, materials, and fixtures with external architects, contractors, and suppliers
- Foster effective collaboration within the Store Planning team to ensure seamless project execution
- Provide strategic reports to cross-functional leadership and local management
Qualifications
- University degree
- 5–8 years of professional experience in retail store planning, architectural design, interior design, construction management, or store execution at a luxury brand
- Demonstrated people management and team leadership experience
- Advanced knowledge of department store operations and external retail events
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, and CAD software
- Expertise in project management methodologies and planning techniques
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5–8 years of professional experience in retail store planning, architectural design, interior design, construction management, or equivalent execution roles within luxury retail. Demonstrated success managing complex store opening and renovation projects with responsibility for timeline adherence, budget management, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
Education
University degree in architecture, interior design, project management, retail management, or related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
Christian Dior fosters a culture of refined creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, where teams are encouraged to uphold the Maison’s heritage while shaping the future of luxury. As an employer, it offers a dynamic and exacting environment that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of talent across artistic, retail, and corporate disciplines.
About Cerulean
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