Store Architect, Fragrance & Beauty Location: CHANEL Head office, London Reports to: Senior Store Architect Contract: Permanent, Full Time Contract Your role CHANEL: We are seeking a Junior to mid-weight Store Architect to design CHANEL’s shop-fitting and branded environment for UK, Ireland, South Africa Domestic and Travel Retail markets. Projects will be handled in conjunction with Senior Store Architect and the Store Architecture Project Management team. What impact you can create at Chanel: Design Demonstrate good ability to understand and translate into design drawings, Store Architecture briefs in conjunction with Senior Store Architect Demonstrate good ability to understand and follow retailer’s design guidelines Appropriate presentation of design intent drawings to agree overall concept with Store Architecture team Once design intent agreed, production of the proposed finished visualisations in conjunction with external studio Prepare design pack and coordinate technical design pack for Retailer submission Responsible for the project critical path, ensuring that the design is both on time and on budget Close liaison with Senior Store Architect to ensure creative expression and coherence in design development across all styles, formats and design codes. Assist Store Architecture Project Management team with material research and prototype development. Project Management Source 2 to 3 relevant quotations for the engineering and manufacturing of agreed designs in conjunction with Project Management team Prepare comprehensive tender reviews to fit into the overall project CAPEX cost Raise purchase requests, track and validate payments, in conjunction with Project Management team Supervision of shop-fitters in conjunction with Project Management team to ensure all the technical detailing, specifications are in line with brand guidelines and that installation is on time and of the highest standard Ensure timely and appropriate delivery to site of all necessary components for installation as well as timely distribution of relevant drawings to Merchandising Manager, Display Representatives and other relevant parties, such as IT and Retail teams Appropriate factory visits with any Project Manager to review and sign off the built fixtures in the workshop before site installation Appropriate survey of every new shop-fit within two weeks of installation What you will bring to the role: Demonstrate a high demand in the Interior and furniture design and a good construction/carpentry knowledge Experience of working in close collaboration with the Project Management team members to ensure project critical paths are met Experience of working in close collaboration with other departments within the company (marketing, VM, IT) to make sure their requirements are met Motivated and well organised individual who can work independently and as part of the team Background Master’s degree in furniture or interior design/architecture with an experience in Store Design Ideally experience in a luxury cosmetic group Computer skills SKETCHUP (Proficient) AUTOCAD (Proficient) O’365 (Intermediate) ADOBE Suite (Intermediate) MS OFFICE (Intermediate) Although comprehensive, the job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be added according to the needs of the business and as requested by the Head of ARCHITECTURE, the F&B Director or Senior management. You are energised by: Working in a highly collaborative and creative global environment Collaboration with industry professionals as well as diversified internal teams both in and outside of the organisation Working alongside true artisans using luxury materials to manufacture outstanding designs in challenging environments Strong attention to detail and passion for the store design and execution quality Sharp understanding of brand design codes and identity Contributing in the on-going and companywide version of sustainability. Sustainability is one of CHANEL’s key performance drivers, embedded into our ways of working we require continued collective action from all employees to deliver on CHANEL’s House Sustainability Ambitions across our four key areas: Restoring Nature and Climate Investing in Circularity Advancing dignity and prosperity Promoting the autonomy of women What you will gain from this experience: Opportunity to learn about the unique brand culture and values of the house Gain experience of end-to-end design and project management in a non-hierarchical, open-mind and highly collaborative team. Exposure to a wide range of projects with which one can learn different design skill sets from Building good network in the shopfitting and construction industry Excellent learning / training provision for personal and professional development The UK Region plays a pivotal role in delivering on CHANEL’s House Sustainability Ambitions. Transforming our business and leaving a lasting positive impact on people and planet will require the collaborative efforts of everyone across our House. As an employee of CHANEL, you will be an important part of this journey Benefits at CHANEL Our employee benefits have been created to support you across your professional and personal life by offering you: Physical Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance covering pre-existing medical conditions and ability to add family members, Online GP App with 24/7 appointments available within 24 hours and Cycle Scheme participation for a tax-exempt bike and/or accessories Financial Wellbeing: Pension, Life Assurance and Retail Discounts across multiple retailers including Supermarkets, Gyms, Days Out and 100’s more Mental Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programmes and Other Support Lines Platforms: Multiple Platforms to support across Wellbeing Lifestyle: Arts & Culture Ticket Discounts across major London attractions, CHANEL Product Discounts and Employee Only Sales Employee Recognition: Service Awards Programme offering CHANEL Products, Retail Vouchers and Additional Holidays across milestones Benefits are eligibility dependant and subject to change at any time At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.