Manager Retail Design – Architecture

About the role

The Manager Retail Design – Architecture leads the creation and adaptation of retail concepts for Greater China. This role translates consumer and market insights into architectural solutions that are desirable, executable, and scalable across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and innovate retail concepts, both by localising global ideas and creating China‑for‑China (C4C) concepts.
• Lead end‑to‑end architectural development, from insight generation to pilot store execution and validation.
• Drive pilot store development, capture learnings, and refine concepts for broader rollout.
• Adapt concepts to meet local consumer, channel, and business requirements while maintaining brand consistency.
• Manage cross‑functional project teams, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery.
• Evaluate feasibility, cost efficiency, and scalability of architectural solutions, supporting value‑engineering throughout the process.

Required profile

• Strong expertise in retail design and architecture.
• Proven experience leading concept development and pilot implementation in large, complex markets.
• Ability to translate consumer and marketplace insights into tangible design solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Strategic mindset with focus on scalability and cost optimisation.

Required skills