Store Design Project Manager

Support the acceleration of Guerlain’s brick and mortar expansion throughout the US market; ensuring the aesthetic and functionality of the retail store reflects our iconic luxury brand. Liase between NY and Paris HQ in managing and executing store design projects across multiple retail partners and channels (boutiques, department stores, open sell and spas).PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDESIGN AND EXECUTION:Responsible for all aspects of store design and brand experience for Guerlain boutiques, shop in shops and spas.Partner with Paris Headquarters in the technical execution for all new and renovation stores and spasInitiate, review, and approve owner’s review sets, out to bid drawings, and construction documents.Review, redline, and approve millwork shop drawings.Responsible for maintenance of existing stores and counters.PROJECT MANAGEMENT:Acquire and manage external teams such as architects, millworkers, and consultants, and train as necessary to align with store design processes and proceduresManage and track project budgets. Review drawings for value engineering options and cost savings. Maintain timely submission of PO requests, and payments to consultants and vendors.Review project tracking to meet opening dates on time and on budgetAttend critical offsite meetings with production vendors to review prototypesOrganize pre-construction meetings to align the various project teams for installationConduct site visits and assemble punch lists upon construction turnoverCROSS FUNCTIONAL COORDINATION:Act as a key partner to VM and brand marketing teams to stay abreast of all VM and store design initiativesPartner with the Visual Merchandising Manager in the production of VM guidelines for new store openings and support installation of soft merchandising elements for each shop openingCoordinate project requirements and kick offs with internal partners: Marketing, Purchasing, Sales and the fieldConduct all other job-related activities.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDDirector, Store Design and Visual Merchandising