Design Architect - Fragrance & Beauty Retail

About the role

Fragrance & Beauty distribution is expanding its Point-of-Sales retail environment and brand image, with more renovation and new-opening projects in the Local market and Travel Retail. This Design Architect role covers Fragrance & Beauty retail projects in Japan's Local and Travel Retail markets, working creatively with relevant teams to meet the brand's standards and global direction while supporting business needs.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Architect Manager in retail project design development, from design kick-off through design development, tender or pricing, construction and store opening.
• Develop and produce 3D visualizations of the final design to communicate with stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Merchandising team to ensure a creative and articulated store presentation.
• Prepare drawing packages and support the team in cost estimates and value engineering.
• Identify opportunities for cost efficiency, project savings and innovative design solutions.
• Ensure high quality and consistency across all distributions, and interface with internal teams and external consultants.
• Follow up on improvements, retrofits and maintenance.

Required profile

• A creative designer who can adapt Global design guidelines to local retail projects.
• Ability to work with the Merchandising team and support the Architect Manager.

Required skills

• 3D modelling software (SketchUp)
• Production of 3D visualizations and drawing packages