Store Design and Visual Merchandising Senior Project Manager

Roger Dubuis has been at the forefront of contemporary Haute Horlogerie since 1995. Its audacious creations, firmly anchored in the 21st century, embody substantial expertise expressed through the finest watchmaking mechanisms combined with powerful and daring designs. Boldness and extravagance are the brand’s signatures, and determination its driving force. The Roger Dubuis Excalibur and Velvet collections are distributed worldwide through an exclusive sales network and boutiques. The quest for excellence, the long search for the right gesture, as well as the development of unique skills are all defining characteristics of the Geneva-based Swiss Maison.

* Store Design & Planning *

• Define the planning for the different projects (renovations, special projects)
• Coordinate accordingly the actions between markets, internal architects, external agencies and creative director for project execution, from conceptualization to opening
• Manage budgets and timelines for store design projects, ensuring adherence to deadlines and costs
• Ensure the maintenance and updating of design standards and guidelines for all existing boutiques

* Visual Merchandising Strategy & Execution *

• Define and implement Maison’s global visual merchandising strategy, including window displays, in-store exhibitions, product presentation, and special displays
• Create and distribute detailed visual merchandising guidelines for all boutiques, ensuring consistency and excellence in execution
• Provide design implementation recommendations to the markets for fairs, boutiques and events animations
• Develop creative concepts for seasonal campaigns, new collection launches, and special events, in collaboration with Marketing and Communication teams
• Track and coordinate shipments between suppliers, HQ and markets (annual order)
• Train and support sales teams and retail managers in the application of visual merchandising guidelines
• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of visual merchandising strategies, proposing improvements and adaptations

* Team & Stakeholder Management *

• Lead and motivate internal (commercial and marketing team, internal architects) and external key stakeholders (suppliers and agencies)
• Drive, coordinate and support the markets

* Budget *

• Providing the proper reporting and monitoring of the annual budget

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 7-10 years of progressive experience at international level in Store Design and/or Visual Merchandising roles, preferably within the luxury sector

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines

• An architecture background is a nice to have

• A sense of aesthetic, with a deep understanding of luxury and design

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent command of French and English (written and spoken)

• Willingness to travel frequently nationally and internationally for site visits and project supervision.