Architect with Luxury Retail Experience for a Global Fashion Brand

Opportunity to join the team in Paris on a 12-month contract, with the potential to go permanent for the right person Salary Guide: £50,000 – £75,000 Summary

A leading high-end retail company is seeking an architect with luxury retail experience to grow its in-house architecture team in the Paris office. The role is initially for 12 months, full time, on a fixed contract, but has a high chance of being extended for the right person.

The company has delivered a range of outstanding international and national retail projects from flagship stores to pop-up venues. The studio’s success is down to the dedication of a highly talented team who prides itself on working closely on all stages of exceptionally designed spaces, offering the highest quality of service throughout.

Job Description

• Reporting to the directors to assist with the expansion of stores globally
• Accountable for meeting deadlines on design and opening of new retail stores, globally, across the full design process – with a flair for concept and designs of creative projects
• Working within a team on technical packages for high-end retail stores, from 300sqm to 3000sqm
• Working alongside the Global Director, providing project timelines and attending initial meetings with new clients, providing information and drawings for the presentations
• To deliver work to the highest level of professional competency and industry standards
• Building and managing new and existing client relationships and meetings
• Ensure project work is of a consistently high standard
  
  

Skills Necessary:

• At least 5+ years’ professional qualified Architectural experience (ARB / RIBA / DPLG)
• Technical (detail) knowledge through to the practicalities of the construction stage
• Must have experience in luxury retail or hospitality projects
• Languages would be a bonus, but French is not essential
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Adobe Cs and Microsoft Office. Experience in Rhinoceros is a bonus
• A good design eye, and a well-presented portfolio, including hand drawings
• Ability to interface with clients, interpreting their requirements and translating these into the technical aspects of schemes
• Must have excellent communication skills
  
  

About the Company:

• Award-winning bespoke projects
• A worldwide presence with an extremely high caliber of clientele
• Competitive salary and pension rates, including an annual bonus scheme and profit share
• Vibrant co-working central Paris-based studio
• A brilliant holiday allowance, typically 6 weeks per annum
• Extremely talented team with a highly creative environment
• Opportunity to join a growing standout luxury design label
  
  

One Last Thing…

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Job # 17816