STORE DESIGN PLANNING BRAND ARCHITECT - 24 MONTHS

A senior position at Jaeger-LeCoultre (Richemont) in Meyrin, CH, focuses on translating retail design concepts into architectural layouts while ensuring consistent execution across diverse regions. The role requires expertise in retail design, spatial planning, and project coordination.

This position sits within Jaeger-LeCoultre, a luxury watchmaker celebrated for its precision and inventive spirit. The role bridges creative retail concepts and technical architectural execution, ensuring brand consistency and operational excellence across various international markets.

Responsibilities

• Transform initial design concepts into detailed architectural plans that comply with technical standards across all sales channels.
• Apply spatial planning and zoning principles to maintain adaptable and uniform execution in different regions.
• Develop and verify construction details while managing workflows, budgets, and timelines alongside local planning teams.
• Keep all design and budget records current from project start to finish.
• Partner with external partners, contractors, and internal operational groups to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Align design choices with brand identity, business goals, and operational needs.
• Deconstruct complex issues into structured frameworks and outline actionable steps.
• Oversee architectural quality from the initial concept stage through to final site implementation.
• Provide operational guidance to guarantee excellence during store openings and daily execution.
• Spearhead cross-functional initiatives aimed at departmental optimization and improvement.
• Research emerging materials and trends to help refine the brand’s design language.
• Convert inventive design ideas into practical, buildable architectural solutions.

Requirements

• Hold a degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
• Possess a minimum of 5 years in retail design, high-end retail architecture, or spatial design across various formats and regions.
• Demonstrate strong creative abilities and stay informed about current trends and innovations.
• Show a deep passion for design, art, and cultural elements.
• Exhibit expert knowledge in lighting and illumination design.
• Maintain a detail-oriented approach with a refined aesthetic sense.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team while remaining highly adaptable.
• React quickly to design adjustments caused by site conditions, budget limits, or timeline changes.
• Prioritize tasks and perform well under pressure in a fast-paced setting.
• Be proficient in AutoCAD, 3D modeling software, MS Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
• Fluency in English is required.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in high-end retail architecture and spatial design across multiple formats and regions.
• Proficiency in the French language.

About the company

Richemont’s Jaeger-LeCoultre operates with a relentless drive for innovation and creativity, drawing inspiration from the tranquil Vallée de Joux. With nearly two centuries of expertise, the company has developed over 1,300 calibres and secured more than 400 patents, producing timepieces that merge technical mastery with understated elegance and aesthetic beauty.

• Driven by a continuous pursuit of innovation and creativity.
• Inspired by the peaceful natural environment of the Vallée de Joux.
• Renowned for mastering complications and mechanical precision.
• Demonstrates inventive spirit through extensive patent history and calibre development.
• Combines technical ingenuity with aesthetic beauty and understated sophistication.