Francis Kurkdjian Assistant Retail Designer Architecture
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
About Francis Kurkdjian
Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Parisian fragrance house founded in 2009 by master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya, renowned for translating emotion, craftsmanship and modern French elegance into exceptional scents. As part of the LVMH ecosystem, the Maison offers employees the intimacy of an entrepreneurial creative atelier with the reach and standards of a global luxury leader. Its culture values artistic excellence, precision, client devotion and collaboration across métiers, from creation and retail to communications and operations. For professionals inspired by beauty and innovation, it provides a refined environment where talent contributes to an exacting, poetic vision of contemporary perfumery.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian (LVMH), Paris – Six-month internship: Assistant Retail Designer Architecture, January 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conceive, develop, and manage retail architecture projects in coordination with senior architects and the Visual Merchandising Lead
- Produce design deliverables in sketch format and 3D visualization using design software
- Monitor project progression through the creation of design guidelines, technical specifications, and prototypes
- Liaise with internal departments including Commercial and Procurement to integrate operational requirements and enhance customer experience
- Coordinate with external stakeholders including suppliers, retail partners (perfumery and department store architects), design agencies, and freelance specialists
- Ensure compliance with updated architectural brand guidelines across all retail touchpoints
Qualifications
- Formal training in Architecture or equivalent discipline
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite
- Advanced proficiency in SketchUp
- Mandatory mastery of AutoCAD
- Strong artistic sensibility and aesthetic judgment
- Demonstrable curiosity and active awareness of design trends and creative developments within luxury retail
- Fluent English language skills
- Desirable: proficiency in Keyshot rendering software
Skills
Experience
Entry-level or recent graduate with foundational architectural training; no prior professional experience required.
Education
Formal qualification in Architecture or equivalent professional design discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Maison Francis Kurkdjian cultivates a refined, creative workplace where olfactory artistry, precision, and innovation are central to every role. As part of the luxury fragrance world, it offers an environment that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and a deep sensitivity to beauty, detail, and client experience.
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