Louis Vuitton Store Planning Project Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 17, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a globally recognised luxury fashion and leather-goods maison within the LVMH group, celebrated for its craftsmanship, heritage and innovation. The Japan organisation operates at the intersection of artisanal savoir‑faire and cutting‑edge retail design, delivering highly curated store environments and exacting standards of quality and service.
Louis Vuitton — Tokyo: Store Planning Project Manager to oversee new-builds and renovations across Japan; Japanese required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage new-build and renovation projects for Louis Vuitton stores across Japan, from concept through completion and post‑opening support.
- Negotiate and clarify building and legal conditions with landlords and property owners to align commercial and design objectives.
- Prepare, maintain and control the master project schedule encompassing design, permitting, bidding, approvals, production and construction phases.
- Coordinate design intent and technical requirements with the Paris Design Department and local design offices, ensuring accurate realisation of international design standards.
- Control project budgets and quality standards; drive value engineering (VE) proposals in collaboration with local design partners to meet budgetary constraints.
- Manage procurement and ordering of imported fixtures and equipment, prepare contracts and administer vendor agreements.
- Conduct on‑site construction inspections, pre‑delivery and completion inspections, and attend one‑year post‑completion inspections as required.
- Provide ongoing facilities management support to stores post‑opening and report project status to Japan office and France headquarters.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years' professional experience in architectural design or construction/project management within the architecture sector or commercial facility projects.
- Proven track record managing retail or commercial fit‑out projects, including scheduling, budget control and quality assurance.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience coordinating multi‑stakeholder projects involving external design offices, contractors and corporate headquarters.
- Proficiency in Japanese is mandatory; business‑level English is desirable. Applicants must submit a Japanese version of their résumé.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Adobe and CAD skills are advantageous.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of experience in architectural design or construction supervision/project management for commercial facilities or retail developments, with demonstrable responsibility for schedule, budget and quality control and experience liaising with international design teams or headquarters.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
Louis Vuitton cultivates a culture that blends heritage craftsmanship with creative innovation, emphasising meticulous attention to detail and cross‑disciplinary collaboration. The Japan organisation values teamwork, international coordination and an environment where creative problem‑solving supports premium retail experiences.
About Cerulean
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