Project Manager, Store Development - Americas

Position Overview

Located in New York City, this role is critical in executing Christian Louboutin's retail store development throughout the Americas. As Project Manager, you will oversee projects involving standalone boutiques, shop-in-shops, temporary stores, and pop-up locations. Reporting directly to the VP of Store Development, you will ensure projects maintain brand standards with precision, creativity, and operational excellence. Responsibilities span from initial feasibility through construction, completion, and grand openings. Collaboration is key, working with teams across Architecture, Construction, Operations, Visual Merchandising, Finance, Logistics, Retail Maintenance, and external consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily project activities, engaging architects, contractors, consultants, and vendors to meet deadlines, budgets, and brand expectations.
• Oversee design evaluations across various project types, serving as a primary contact between regional and global teams to align quality and brand consistency.
• Analyze construction cost projections, bids, and renovation budgets to support financial oversight.
• Provide clear and consistent updates on design, budget, and schedules to relevant internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate efficiently with engineers, expeditors, inspectors, legal partners, contractors, and other project contributors.
• Supervise fabrication of displays, verifying adherence to Christian Louboutin's brand standards.
• Ensure timely ordering of brand-related items through authorized vendors and coordinate deliveries with the Logistics department.
• Manage punch list procedures in partnership with brand teams, boutique staff, architects, and project collaborators.
• Maintain thorough project documentation and archives to ensure transparency and team continuity.
• Work alongside Operations, Visual Merchandising, and Retail Maintenance to confirm comprehensive and well-coordinated store handovers.
• Conduct regular site visits to stores and fabrication workshops to monitor quality, progress, and vendor cooperation.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a relevant field.
• At least five years' experience managing store design projects or similar roles.
• In-depth understanding of store planning and construction methodologies.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; skills in rendering design preferred.
• Capable of managing multiple high-pressure tasks within tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication abilities, both interpersonal and written, paired with outstanding customer service orientation.
• Strong passion for the Christian Louboutin brand, embodying its values and responsibilities.
• Experience in mid-sized multinational or luxury industry businesses favored.
• Fluency in additional languages is an advantage.
• Strict adherence to company policies and confidentiality standards.
• Committed to fostering a professional, flexible, and positive team environment.
• Demonstrates proactive initiative, reliability, positivity, and an all-task approach.
• Adaptable to change, continuously learning and supporting the business's evolving needs.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and assimilate new concepts swiftly.

About Christian Louboutin and Company Culture

Christian Louboutin, established in Paris in 1991, is a distinguished global luxury brand known for its iconic red-soled footwear and leather goods for men and women. The company operates over 160 boutiques in 38 countries offering signature shoes and seasonal collections alongside Christian Louboutin Beauté cosmetics. The brand embraces creativity inspired by Paris, global culture, and fine craftsmanship.

The company values individuality and empowers employees through responsibility, autonomy, and creativity. The culture emphasizes authenticity, integrity, passion, happiness, collaboration, and inspiration.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Maison Christian Louboutin is committed to equal opportunity employment and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or age. The company believes that diversity and individuality drive its core values and ongoing success.

Compensation Details

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000, excluding bonuses, commissions, overtime, benefits, or other compensations, which will be disclosed during the interview or offer stages.