Tapestry Senior Manager, Store Design
Tapestry seeks a Senior Manager, Store Design based in Tokyo to lead retail design and rollouts across Japan and Korea.
Overview
Tapestry is a global house of contemporary lifestyle brands (including Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman) and is part of a portfolio of internationally recognised luxury and accessible-luxury labels. The organisation blends heritage craftsmanship with modern retail strategy, operating international design, retail and merchandising teams to deliver consistent brand experiences across markets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and execute the store design strategy for Japan and Korea, ensuring retail environments align with global brand standards and regional market requirements.
- Manage local and cross-functional design teams, external architects, consultants and contractors through all project phases from concept, technical documentation, permitting to construction completion.
- Oversee new store openings, remodels and visual merchandising rollouts; develop and approve construction drawings, FF&E specifications and schedules.
- Control project budgets and timelines, implement cost-saving measures, and report progress to regional and global stakeholders.
- Conduct regular site inspections and quality assurance reviews to guarantee workmanship, material integrity and adherence to brand and safety codes.
- Coordinate with retail operations, procurement, legal and sustainability teams to resolve site issues, expedite approvals and ensure compliant execution.
- Localise global design directives to meet cultural, regulatory and customer expectations in Japan and Korea while safeguarding brand consistency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design or a related discipline.
- Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary design teams and external consultants across international retail projects.
- In-depth knowledge of construction documentation, FF&E specification, local permitting and building code requirements in Japan and Korea.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-million-dollar project budgets, vendor negotiations and complex schedules.
- Strong communication skills with the capacity to present design solutions to senior stakeholders and to lead cross-functional alignment.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in retail or luxury store design, including at least 3–5 years in a regional or senior project leadership role overseeing store rollouts and remodel programmes across multiple markets.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design or equivalent professional qualification.
Workplace
The role is situated in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. There are currently 203 open positions in Tokyo on Cerulean, with 10 added recently. Within Tokyo, Cerulean currently features 216 open roles, including 10 recent additions. Across Japan, Cerulean lists 264 open roles — 13 of them newly added.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative, design-driven culture that balances heritage craftsmanship with contemporary retail innovation. Teams are matrixed across regions, encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration, international mobility and a strong emphasis on brand integrity and customer experience.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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