{"id":"5429963963","title":"Head of Retail Design","posted_at":"2026-02-17T23:00:00.000Z","apply_url":"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/apply-app/pages/application-form?jobId=PYZFK026203F3VBQB798N7VG6-1056818&langCode=en_US","locations":["London, United Kingdom"],"employment_type":"full_time","workplace_type":"hybrid","seniority_level":"senior","description_language":"en","source_name":"lvmh_algolia","source_url":"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/apply-app/pages/application-form?jobId=PYZFK026203F3VBQB798N7VG6-1056818&langCode=en_US","salary":null,"job_summary":null,"job_description":null,"description_text":"Overview\nPOSITION: HEAD OF RETAIL DESIGN\n\nDEPARTMENT: MERCHANDISING\n\nLOCATION: LONDON\n\nREPORTS TO: MERCHANDISING DIRECTOR\n\nPURPOSE OF THE ROLE\n\nGuarantee accurate, qualitative brand image through all new store openings in UK and Ireland according to company and corporate guidelines.\n\nContribute to the development of the Dior image in UK and Ireland through the creation, design and build of counters.\n\nEnsure the integrity of all the institutional brand requirements across the Fragrance, Make Up and Skincare.\n\nResponsibilities\nMAIN RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nArchitecture\n\nTake responsibility from conception to implementation of new counter builds or refurbishments\n\nProduce a creative point of sale design in accordance with the merchandising charter for flagship and A store counters in order to optimize brand visibility.\n\nChallenge and negotiate where necessary the store terms and conditions to ensure brand image is not compromised\n\nLiaise with central Merchandising in Paris, the store and the suppliers to meet project deadlines and brand expectations\n\nBe responsible for the designs and scale models of any new counter build. These to be validated by Central Merchandising\n\nProvide project plans, technical specifications and designs to the international purchaser to obtain costings\n\nWork with local suppliers ahead of installations to ensure accurate application of designs, technical specifications and highest possible quality production. Once installations are complete, review the quality and processes giving feedback to suppliers as necessary.\n\nManage 2 Retail Designers (one in charge of FS and A stores, one in charge of B and C store counters and the non-consultant division builds).\n\nPromotions and Events\n\n Assist with the development of the Dior image via event and promotion sites. Work with the Promotions and Events Merchandiser to assist with conception of major design of promotional / event sites in Department Stores.\n\nPrepare relevant plans and 3D for the Promotions & Events Merchandiser.\n\nAssist the counter VM manager when needed with counter plans and soft merch coordination.\n\nProfile\nPERSON SPECIFICATION\nProfile\n\n12 years minimum in a store design role\nArchitectural background or designer with retail application\nGood relationship builder\nExperience in management\nKnowledge of the cosmetic market an asset but not essential (competitors, agents, retailers…)\nKnowledge of French language an advantage but not essential\n\nKey Competencies\n\nStrong sense of Design and planning\nHigh levels of creativity and aesthetic sense\nStrong communication and negotiation skills\nAbility to understand and defend the brand DNA\nKnowledge of distribution channels and of all aspects linked to Merchandising in this environment\nCustomer Service Focused\nAbility to manage priorities for self and team.\nResult orientated\nTeam player\n\nTechnical Skills\n\nArchitectural / design specialist\nSoftware packages: Autocadds, Archicad, 3D software, Microsoft office packages\nExcellent working knowledge of furniture and materials for counter builds\nKnowledge of UK based suppliers\nBudget management\n\nAdditional information\nPOSITION WITHIN THE ORGANISATION\n\nReports To:\n\nVisual Merchandising & Store Design Director\n\n \n\nDirect Report:\n\nRetail Designer\n\nJunior Retail Designer\n\n \n\nInternal:\n\nMarketing Department\n\nSales Department\n\nCorporate Merchandising Team-\n\nParis based\n\nPurchasing Department\n\n \n\nExternal:\n\nCreative supplier\n\nDesign agencies, storage facilities contractors, installers, retailers, VM 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