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Surrounded by his family and guided by his strong entrepreneurial mindset, Georges-Edouard Piaget decided, in 1874, to create a watchmaking workshop in La Côte-aux-Fées, a small village in the middle of the Swiss mountains of the Jura.
Since that day, Piaget has pushed the limits to “do what has never been done before” and crafts sophisticated and flamboyant watches and jewellery creations.
Within the walls of our Ateliers de l’Extraordinaire, our master artisans continue to harness rare skills that have been preserved and perfected from generation to generation.
Today, Piaget’s exceptional craftsmanship is celebrated worldwide, supported by a strong global presence and a dedicated network of client support and retail colleagues who bring the spirit of our Maison to life every day.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
As a Store Design and Planning Project Manager, you will be the architectural heart of Piaget's global retail network. This pivotal role combines your architectural creativity with strategic project leadership, driving design excellence, innovation, and consistent implementation of Piaget’s retail concept worldwide. You will guide regional project managers, ensuring every flagship, boutique, and shop-in-shop embodies our brand's architectural standards and delivers an unparalleled client experience. Prepare for regular international travel to shape our most prestigious projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design Development:
- Lead end-to-end design for Piaget Flagships, Boutiques, and Shop-in-Shops, from concept to approval.
- Ensure designs embody Piaget’s luxury identity, brand DNA, and deliver innovative client experiences.
- Manage external design specialists (architects, lighting, 3D artists).
- Oversee review of layouts, materials, mock-ups, and documentation.
- Collaborate closely with internal Retail, VM, Marketing, Product, and Client Experience teams.
HQ Design Governance & Brand Desirability:
- Serve as HQ Design Authority for your region, guiding Regional Project Managers.
- Validate architectural proposals and shop drawings, ensuring adherence to Piaget’s WW Store Design Guidelines.
- Support regional teams in tendering, Value Engineering, and construction to protect design intent.
- Drive continuous evolution of Piaget’s retail concept, design standards, and technical guidelines.
- Lead aesthetic maintenance and minor works for boutiques across their lifecycle.
Project Leadership:
- Lead strategic flagship and retail projects from concept through design validation.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary consultants throughout the design process.
- Provide design-centric review of project planning, budgets, and Value Engineering.
- Present designs at key Boutique Design Committee meetings and reviews.
- Champion innovation, prototyping, and concept validation for future retail.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
- Research and integrate cutting-edge architectural trends, luxury retail concepts, materials, and technologies.
- Promote sustainable design solutions and innovative construction methods.
- Develop new design details, furniture solutions, and retail standards.
Transversal Management:
- Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with internal Retail, Partner Network, VM, and Content teams.
- Build strategic relationships with external consultants, contractors, and partners.
- Share best practices to continuously improve Store Planning processes and technical standards.
HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Retail Design, with at least 7 years specifically in luxury Store Design and Planning.
- Proven track record leading flagship retail projects and premium architectural developments within luxury or international premium brands.
- Deep understanding of retail design development, construction detailing, and luxury client experience.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary international teams and external consultants.
Technical Competencies:
- Exceptional architectural design, space planning, and project management capabilities.
- Outstanding presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Professional fluency in English and French is essential; additional languages are a plus.
Soft Skills:
- Highly creative with a strong sensitivity to luxury architecture and craftsmanship, capable of transforming concepts into exceptional retail experiences.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, thriving in multicultural environments.
- Strong leadership, coordination, and ownership, inspiring and guiding regional teams.
- Curious, innovative, and proactive, continuously seeking new architectural inspirations and managing multiple strategic projects simultaneously.
- Collaborative, agile, and committed to continuous improvement.
STILL WONDERING WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY?
- A Welcoming Team: Join our friendly, open-minded, and talented team, where your skills will be valued and your contributions will make a real difference.
- Dynamic and Engaging Work: Experience daily activities that are interesting, challenging, and diverse, keeping you engaged and motivated.
- Investment in Your Growth: We are passionate about developing our people, and you will have access to various training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
The Piaget culture of encouraging Extra-Care, fostering Mastery and bringing out the Extraordinary in our people, means that we will always go further, doing “what has never been done before”. Together. If you want to become a part of it do not hesitate to apply!
