Retail Design Project Leader

The Retail Design Project Leader has an eye for the unusual and brings ideas adapted to trends, innovation and lifestyle for our Swatch Stores worldwide. You lead projects from design inception and construction management to delivery completion in collaboration with the Head of Retail Design and the different involved departments of our company.

Typical activities include:

• Lead the design and implementation of retail concepts for SWATCH POS in accordance with the brand's corporate identity and global design standards.
• Manage the entire store design lifecycle, from concept development through technical review of supplier and local architect drawings, construction coordination, and project completion, ensuring full compliance with Swatch design guidelines.
• Plan, manage, and control project budgets, including capital expenditure, cost tracking, and financial reporting throughout all project phases until final close-out.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with suppliers, contractors, and service providers to ensure cost-effective and high-quality project execution.
• Independently oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery within established timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with external stakeholders, including architects, consultants, contractors, landlords, and suppliers, as well as internal departments such as Visual Merchandising, Retail Operations, Finance, Marketing, Sales and Logistics.
• Coordinate and supervise the work of external architects, consultants, engineers, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain clear, effective, and proactive communication with management, providing regular project updates and reporting on key milestones, risks, and opportunities.
• Handle sensitive or complex situations with professionalism, diplomacy, and sound judgment.
• Identify, address, and elevate project challenges in a timely and solution-oriented manner.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, complete, up to date, and properly maintained in accordance with company standards.
• Validate and benchmark investment proposals prior to project initiation, ensuring alignment between initial estimates and actual costs throughout the development process.
• Monitor project performance continuously and implement corrective actions when necessary to optimize efficiency, quality, and cost control.