Retail Architect - Faces

Job description / Role

We are Chalhoub Group, a leading family business in the world of beauty, fashion and gifts. We have blended our Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury to offer service excellence to all our partners and a unique experience to all our customers for over 6o years

As we continue to grow, it's our vision to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere.

Our passionate teams drive our vision forward, without them, we couldn't create luxury experiences for our customers. Through opportunities, development and support, we empower each and every employee to achieve their career goals - and beyond. It's an exciting journey we're on, and one you could be part of.

OVERVIEW

An exciting and challenging opportunity has come up for a Retail Architect to be part of the PROJECTS department (in one of our own concept Brands-FACES). We are looking for a junior architect to contribute to the creation of our brand image and guarantee the quality of our new stores design. The junior architect will support on the design, production and installation of our different size projects.

Location: Dubai

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Work closely with the senior architect and provide support on the Brand roll out by:
- Handling 3D and 2D designs of different elements for architectural projects.
- Creating and developing schematic & technical drawings of the assigned projects and tasks.
- Developing projects documentation and Vendor Packs for Brands.
- Providing Brands feedback and approval.
- Attending site visits with senior architect and creating status reports
- Creating snags & enhancements documentation of new stores.
- Sourcing and searching for new materials and approving existing ones.
- Design and supervision of small/medium size architectural projects. (Podiums, facades…)
- Development and design of small architectural projects based on commercial briefs and business needs.
- Create and develop schematic & technical drawings of the assigned projects.
- Check production drawings from suppliers/agencies and provide feedback and approval.
- Attend Factory visits for inspections & create status reports - 2 visits per project. (structure & final)
- Contribute in the development of the existing Architectural Concept.
- Integrate, adapt and further develop the existing architectural concept and elements in order to elevate the brand image. Prioritize the experience in the store while keeping the business needs in mind.
- Contribute on the creation of Guidelines and Concept Brand Book.
- Study competition, organize market visits, be up to date on latest Beauty & Fashion trends.

Requirements

PROFILE & SKILLS REQUIRED

- Architect or interior design background with 1 to 2 years of experience. (Architect preferred)
- Business & commercial mindset.
- Design and schematics drawings experience preferably in Beauty or Retail sectors.
- Technical and Production drawings knowledge and understanding.
- Knowledge on past, current and future trends in Design, Beauty & Fashion is a plus.
- High level of energy, enthusiasm and motivation.
- Dynamic, versatile and able to adapt to different situation and changes.
- Detail oriented & organized
- Autocad 2D - Advanced
- 3D Sketchup - Medium
- Indesign / Photoshop - Medium
- Microsft Office - Advance

Ready to join our exciting transformation to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of our customers everywhere? Now's your chance.

What we can offer you

We will help shape your journey with us through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility.

Amazing benefits

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, life insurance, child education contribution & exclusive employee discounts. If you are changing countries to join us, we will provide you with relocation allowance and help you settle into accommodation during the first few months.

About the Company

The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group's success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group's competitive edge in today's market.

By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.