Architect Specialist

Position

Do you wish to join the House of Dreams?

In this House, you will continue to perpetuate the dream of our creator: that of a more beautiful and happier world.

You will also consolidate our vision: to become the most desirable House in the world of beauty, an absolute reference of French luxury, a symbol of joy and hope.

This vision is carried by our six values that you will embody daily as designers of dreams - values that engage and define us:

Create Passionately

Craft together with joy

Excel for ultimate luxury

Lead with audacity

Cultivate Triumphant inclusivity

Commit and act to re-enchant the world.

Design your dreams with Dior.

The Travel Retail Architect Specialist supports the development and delivery of Travel Retail Dior Parfums retail projects across different store formats and levels of complexity. This role combines strategic project management capabilities with strong architectural and technical design expertise.

For flagship projects , the role acts as a Project Manager , leading cross-functional coordination, overseeing execution, managing budget and timelines, and ensuring alignment with brand ambition, operational requirements, and quality standards.

For B and C projects , the role acts as a Design Specialist , developing architectural plans and technical documentation, adapting Brand concepts to local requirements, and supporting implementation through close coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

This position plays a key role in ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with Maison identity, Group standards, local regulations, and sustainability objectives.

Job responsibilities

1. Project Leadership by Project Type

• Lead flagship projects end-to-end as Project Manager, from scope definition through execution, handover, and post-opening review.
• Manage B and C projects as Design Specialist, producing and adapting technical design packages for implementation.
• Ensure consistency of approach across all projects while adapting to scale, budget, and operational priorities.

2. Design Development & Technical Production

• Translate design concepts into construction-ready packages, taking into account feasibility, local regulations, and technical constraints.
• Produce architectural plans, layouts, and technical documentation aligned with creative briefs, brand guidelines, and operational requirements.
• Review and validate drawings, materials, finishes, and technical solutions to ensure quality, durability, and brand consistency.
• Support material and finish selection in line with aesthetic, functional, and cost objectives.

3. Project Coordination & Execution

• Coordinate with HQ architecture, purchaser, visual merchandising, construction,contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Act as the main point of contact for key stakeholders on projects, driving accountability across the full project chain.
• Support tendering, procurement, site follow-up, and implementation activities across all project types.
• Identify project risks, resolve technical issues, propose solution, and adapt plans as needed to maintain timelines and quality standards.

4. Site Supervision & Quality Control

• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, verify compliance with design intent, and prepare report for HQ.
• Oversee execution quality and provide technical follow-up.
• Address on-site issues promptly and propose practical, compliant solutions.
• Ensure all works meet the Maison, and local standards, including sustainability requirements.

5. Budget, Timeline & Performance Monitoring

• Build and monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables according to project complexity.
• Support budget control and design-to-cost optimization, particularly on flagship projects.
• Track project performance through key indicators such as timelines, costs, quality, and operational readiness.
• Provide clear and structured reporting to management and stakeholders, highlighting risks, delays, and mitigation actions.

6. Brand Alignment & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Ensure every project reflects the Maison’s image, client experience ambitions, and operational needs.
• Adapt global architectural guidelines to local market realities and regulations.
• Communicate technical requirements, timelines, and priorities clearly to internal and external partners.

Profile

• Architect with 4-5 years of experience in a retail design ideally within the beauty and cosmetics industry
• Strong knowledge in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Microsoft office packages, Adobe Suite
• Strong understanding of general contracting works , with the ability to follow boutique c onstruction and support site execution.
• Design- and quality-oriented, with a strong eye for detail .
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability from project initiation through completion.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously .
• Positive, collaborative, and solution-oriented , with a can-do attitude and strong team spirit.

The position is based in Dubai. Travel required.

Additional information

Inclusivity is not just a noble principle; it is the very heart of our excellence. In a world where our clients, talents, and ideas increasingly come from diverse backgrounds, our diversity is our strength.

At Parfums Christian Dior, this means being a House where everyone feels respected, welcomed, and valued, regardless of their uniqueness. Because we know well: a House that reflects this diversity is a sustainable, vibrant House, rooted in both dreams and reality. Inclusivity cannot be decreed; it is practiced daily.