Yves Saint Laurent Junior Architectural Project Manager
Saint Laurent — Junior Architectural Project Manager in Paris: oversee retail openings, 3D modelling and construction supervision for the brand's stores.
Overview
Saint Laurent is an iconic French luxury house known for its modern, design-led couture and leather goods. Part of the Kering group, the brand maintains a global retail network and places strong emphasis on craftsmanship, bold aesthetics and premium store experiences. The Architecture & Store Planning team at headquarters drives concept implementation across openings, renovations and flagship projects.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate architectural projects for store openings and renovations, ensuring alignment with the brief, budget and programme in collaboration with local store planning teams.
- Produce 3D models and design sets to communicate concept, layout and materials throughout project phases.
- Prepare and manage all project documentation required for design progression, approvals and handover (drawings, specifications, schedules).
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners — architectural firms, artisans, lighting designers and contractors — across all project stages.
- Supervise construction on site to ensure delivery in accordance with the brand's quality charter and technical standards.
- Support additional priorities and ad-hoc projects within the Architecture & Store Planning remit as required.
Qualifications
- Degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture.
- 1–3 years of professional experience in retail architecture, ideally including store openings and refurbishments.
- Fluent English (spoken and written).
- Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and V-Ray.
- Strong teamwork orientation, rigorous attention to detail, proactive problem-solving and analytical ability.
Skills
Experience
1–3 years of experience in retail or store architecture, with demonstrable involvement in concept development, documentation and construction follow-up for store projects.
Education
Degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.323 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 64 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.740 open roles, including 97 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.294 open roles — 122 of them newly added.
Culture
Saint Laurent fosters a highly creative, design-driven workplace where precision, craftsmanship and contemporary vision converge. The Maison values collaboration across disciplines and promotes an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and equal opportunity.
About Cerulean
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