Le Bon Marché Interior Architect
Groupe Bon Marché in Paris seeks an Interior Architect (18‑month contract) to design luxury retail spaces at La Samaritaine.
Overview
Groupe Bon Marché is a prestigious Parisian department store group known for curated luxury retail experiences and refined merchandising. The architecture and projects teams collaborate closely with commercial and operations functions to deliver high-end store environments; the business operates within the broader luxury ecosystem and aligns with major industry standards for craftsmanship, design and sustainability.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop new architectural concepts and space layouts for store areas, specifying furniture details, lighting schemes and material palettes.
- Produce presentation dossiers using multiple media with mandatory 3D visualisation for concept approval.
- Prepare technical project documentation across design phases (APS, APD, DCE, EXE) for both fit-out and shell works.
- Coordinate and manage external stakeholders (external architects, engineering consultants, execution project managers, etc.) to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Monitor and enforce project schedules and budgets, escalating risks and implementing corrective actions as required.
- Collaborate with internal departments (commercial teams, operations) on brand implantations and store planning.
- Ensure effective information flow and communication among all project participants.
- Embed and guarantee eco-design principles across all project developments.
Qualifications
- Degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture.
- Minimum 10 years' experience on equivalent roles with responsibility for high-end projects in retail, hospitality or F&B.
- Proven capability to lead projects through APS/APD/DCE/EXE phases.
- Strong analytical drawing skills, acute attention to detail and robust project delivery track record.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy and experience liaising with demanding stakeholders.
- Autonomous, proactive and organised with the ability to prioritise multiple concurrent tasks.
- Fluent in English, written and spoken.
Skills
Experience
At least 10 years of professional experience in luxury retail, hospitality or high-end interior projects, with end-to-end project management responsibility.
Education
Degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.344 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 107 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.756 open positions — 119 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.313 open roles in France, including 147 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
The employer cultivates a design-driven, collaborative environment where craftsmanship, attention to detail and sustainability are prioritised. Teams work cross-functionally to deliver premium retail environments, valuing professionalism, discretion and creative problem-solving.
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