Store Design Planning Manager
Montblanc seeks a Store Design Planning Manager in Mexico City to lead store planning, technical design and rollouts for the region.
Overview
Montblanc is a heritage luxury maison known for writing instruments, leather goods and accessories, operating within the Richemont luxury group. The brand emphasizes craftsmanship, technical precision and timeless design across product and retail experiences, and maintains a global retail and wholesale footprint supported by cross‑disciplinary teams in design, retail operations and project delivery.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and maintain store planning standards, technical drawings and documentation to ensure global brand consistency across new stores, remodels and shop‑in‑shop projects.
- Lead the store planning process in Mexico and assigned LATAM markets: site assessments, space programming, technical design, cost estimation and handover to construction teams.
- Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders including retail operations, visual merchandising, local architects, contractors and external consultants to deliver projects on scope, budget and schedule.
- Produce and review architectural and MEP drawings, floor plans, elevations and FF&E placement; ensure compliance with local building codes and accessibility requirements.
- Manage project budgets, develop cost plans, track change orders and approve procurement of store fittings and fixtures in alignment with purchasing policies.
- Implement store rollout schedules and milestone reporting; identify and mitigate design and delivery risks to protect timelines and P&L.
- Provide technical support and training to store teams and local partners on design standards, installation protocols and maintenance requirements.
Qualifications
- Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
- Professional experience within luxury retail, architecture or interior design firms with responsibility for store rollouts and technical documentation.
- Proven capability to manage multiple concurrent projects, maintain budgets and deliver to tight retail timelines.
- Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, including experience working with external architects, contractors and suppliers.
- Willingness to travel domestically and regionally for site surveys and project supervision.
- Fluency in Spanish and professional working proficiency in English preferred.
Skills
Experience
Typically 5+ years of progressive experience in retail store planning, architectural design or project management, with a track record of delivering store openings and remodels for premium or luxury brands.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil/Building Engineering or closely related field.
Culture
Montblanc fosters a culture that values artisanal craft, design rigour and meticulous attention to detail. Teams operate collaboratively across design, retail and commercial functions, seeking individuals who combine creative sensitivity with disciplined project delivery in a fast‑paced luxury retail environment.