Christian Dior Travel Retail Architect Specialist
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.
Travel Retail Architect Specialist at Parfums Christian Dior in Dubai. Lead retail projects combining project management and design expertise across the travel channel.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead flagship projects end-to-end as Project Manager, from scope definition through execution, handover, and post-opening review
- Manage B and C projects as Design Specialist, producing and adapting technical design packages for implementation
- Translate design concepts into construction-ready packages, accounting for feasibility, local regulations, and technical constraints
- Produce architectural plans, layouts, and technical documentation aligned with creative briefs, brand guidelines, and operational requirements
- Coordinate with HQ architecture, purchasers, visual merchandising, construction contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery
- Act as the main point of contact for key stakeholders on projects, driving accountability across the full project chain
- Conduct site visits to monitor progress, verify compliance with design intent, and prepare reports for headquarters
- Oversee execution quality and provide technical follow-up, addressing on-site issues promptly with practical, compliant solutions
- Build and monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables according to project complexity
- Support budget control and design-to-cost optimization, particularly on flagship projects
- Provide clear and structured reporting to management and stakeholders, highlighting risks, delays, and mitigation actions
- Ensure every project reflects the Maison's image, client experience ambitions, and operational needs
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an architect in retail design, ideally within the beauty and cosmetics industry
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Sketchup for technical design and visualization
- Strong understanding of general contracting works and ability to follow boutique construction
- Design- and quality-oriented with a strong eye for detail
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Ownership and accountability mindset from project initiation through completion
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience as an architect, ideally specializing in retail design within the beauty and cosmetics sector. The candidate should demonstrate a track record of successfully translating design concepts into executed projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing both design and construction phases.
Education
Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, or equivalent professional qualification in a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Dubai, Dubai, UAE.
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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