Assistant Project Manager, Architecture

Location TokyoTokyoJapan
Type Full-Time
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Mar 1, 2026
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Join Burberry in Tokyo as an Assistant Project Manager, Architecture. Oversee luxury retail projects, manage budgets, and ensure design excellence. Must have 6+ years in luxury retail planning and proficiency in English and Japanese.

Overview

Burberry, a renowned British luxury fashion house established in 1856, is celebrated for its innovative designs and commitment to quality. As part of a global leader in luxury fashion, Burberry offers a dynamic and inclusive workplace that encourages creativity and diversity. The brand is dedicated to sustainable luxury, driving industry change, and supporting communities worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Oversee comprehensive site surveys with external architects to develop complete project initiation packages in collaboration with regional business development leadership and retail head in the region.
  • Collaborate with design consultancy and regional stakeholders to synthesize business requirements, site parameters, department stores/landlord specifications into comprehensive concept design packages.
  • Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules and documentation to track progress against established project timelines.
  • Ensure full accountability for end-to-end project delivery, including oversight of general contractor and specialty trade performance.
  • Maintain the Global Project Planner with periodic updates in compliance with corporate agreed formatting rules.
  • Manage full project lifecycle budget from initial CAPEX planning through final cost reconciliation.
  • Conduct regular on-site and off-site inspections to verify compliance with approved designs, schedules, and quality in Burberry Architecture Standards throughout all project phases.
  • Chair bilingual progress meetings and distribute formal minutes with action items and decisions.
  • Participate in value engineering and cost optimization strategies.

Qualifications

  • Architecture background or faculty of architecture graduate of University or equivalent.
  • Local architect license / 2nd grade architect or above preferred.
  • 6+ years in luxury retail store planning & project execution.
  • 3+ years leading construction projects in luxury retail environments independently.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, MS, Adobe Creative Suite. LEED GA, AP qualification is an extra plus. Expertise in architectural drawing coordination, construction schedule development and analysis using MS Project, including end-to-end schedule management. Strong stakeholder management skills with experience coordinating internal teams and external consultants. Demonstrated ability to budget, manage, and reconcile all project costs throughout the construction lifecycle. Proficiency in English and Japanese.

Experience

A minimum of 6 years in luxury retail store planning and project execution, with at least 3 years of leading construction projects independently in luxury retail environments.

Education

Architecture background or faculty of architecture graduate of University or equivalent.

Benefits

Burberry offers a competitive benefits package, including opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global luxury brand.

Culture

Burberry fosters a culture of creativity and innovation, valuing diversity and inclusion. The company is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, encouraging employees to contribute to positive change within the industry and communities.