Loewe Director of Store Planning — Americas
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Compensation
- $185,000–205,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 1, 2026
About Loewe
LOEWE is a Spanish luxury house renowned for its expertise in leather craftsmanship and contemporary fashion, operating globally as part of the LVMH group. The maison is recognised for an intellectual, craft-led approach to design and sustained investment in art, craft and culture under a strong creative direction.
LOEWE is hiring a Director of Store Planning — Americas in New York to lead store development, construction and facilities across the region.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end store development lifecycle across the Americas — site due diligence, design start-up, permitting, construction, punch-list and handover for freestanding stores, concessions, franchises, shop-in-shops, pop-ups and renovations.
- Manage project budgets and schedules in coordination with the central team in Madrid; ensure on-time delivery within capex constraints and identify efficiencies for cost savings.
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (Retail, Wholesale, IT, VM, Finance, Logistics, HQ Architecture) to align local requirements with global design intent and deliverables.
- Run the bidding and procurement process for consultants, general contractors and millwork vendors; appoint and manage local consultants including architect-of-record, lighting and code consultants.
- Review construction and shop drawings for compliance with concept, codes and brand standards; perform periodic site inspections and produce status reports for local leadership and HQ.
- Oversee facilities management for store environments — monitoring repairs, maintenance and performance of structure, MEP systems, millwork, furniture and façades; lead continuous improvement for timely, cost-effective service.
- Own pre-opening operations and coordinate all activities required to turn over a store to retail operations.
- Supervise and mentor the local facilities team to ensure best-in-class service delivery and rapid response to store needs.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in retail construction, store development or construction management, with demonstrated leadership of regional projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent professional qualification).
- Proven track record delivering luxury or specialty retail and wholesale projects.
- Experience preparing and managing project budgets, schedules and construction contracts.
- Established relationships with local vendors, architects and engineering consultants.
- Willingness and ability to travel ~40% domestically and internationally, often at short notice.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed global organisation.
Skills
Experience
At least 10 years of progressive experience in retail construction or store development, with hands-on responsibility for delivering luxury retail projects and managing external consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders across multiple markets.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related Engineering field (or equivalent).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 185,000 to USD 205,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; retirement plan with employer contribution.
Culture
LOEWE cultivates a craft- and culture-driven workplace that values creativity, artisanal expertise and collaboration across global teams. The maison emphasises inclusive practices and cross-disciplinary dialogue, supporting employees to develop within a high-design, fast-moving luxury environment.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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