Christian Dior Head of Retail Design

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Location
LondonEnglandUK
Posted
Feb 18, 2026

About Christian Dior

Parfums Christian Dior, part of the esteemed LVMH group, is a leader in the luxury perfumes and cosmetics sector, renowned for its innovation and commitment to excellence. As an employer, the brand offers a dynamic and inspiring work environment, fostering creativity and professional growth within the global luxury market.

Join Parfums Christian Dior in London as the Head of Retail Design. Lead innovative store design projects and enhance brand visibility in a dynamic luxury environment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Oversee the conception to implementation of new counter builds or refurbishments, ensuring adherence to brand image and merchandising guidelines.
  • Design creative points of sale for flagship and A store counters to enhance brand visibility.
  • Negotiate store terms and conditions to uphold brand image integrity.
  • Coordinate with central Merchandising in Paris, stores, and suppliers to meet project deadlines and expectations.
  • Validate designs and scale models with Central Merchandising.
  • Provide project plans, technical specifications, and designs for cost estimation.
  • Collaborate with local suppliers to ensure design accuracy and quality production, providing feedback post-installation.
  • Manage a team of two Retail Designers, overseeing various store categories and divisions.
  • Assist with the development of event and promotion sites, working with the Promotions and Events Merchandiser.
  • Prepare plans and 3D models for promotional and event sites.
  • Support the counter VM manager with counter plans and soft merchandise coordination.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 12 years in a store design role with an architectural or retail design background.
  • Experience in management and team leadership.
  • Familiarity with the cosmetic market is advantageous.
  • Proficiency in French is beneficial but not required.

Skills

Strong design and planning acumen with high creativity and aesthetic sense. Excellent communication and negotiation abilities. Ability to understand and advocate for brand DNA. Knowledge of distribution channels and merchandising. Customer service orientation. Proficiency in architectural and design software such as Autocad, Archicad, and 3D software. Budget management expertise.

Experience

Minimum 12 years in a store design role, with significant management experience.

Education

Architectural background or equivalent design qualification.

Workplace

This position is based in London, England, UK.

Benefits

The role offers a hybrid working mode, combining the flexibility of remote work with the collaborative environment of the office.

Culture

Parfums Christian Dior fosters a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence. The company values teamwork and encourages professional development, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to the brand's prestigious legacy.

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