Project Executive (Boutique Architecture)

Job description

Your role @ CHANEL

 

CHANEL is a privately-owned company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We care deeply about our employees and strive to create a safe environment that values people’s humanity and uniqueness so that they are free to bring their full selves to work.

 

We place the boutique at the heart of our strategy and client engagement as we believe the Fashion Advisors and the boutiques play a critical role in the storytelling of our creation, the offering of a distinct client experience and the nurturing of a long-lasting relationship between the brand and our clients. We aim to consistently upgrade our distribution network in order to elevate the client experience while embedding sustainability and innovation in the architecture and the experience itself.

 

This role serves as a contributor to assist the delivery of boutique projects following the regional and global guidance from all aspects. The candidate will be part the Boutique Architecture team, which manages and delivers project in Asia Pacific. With a keen interest in the built environment and a curiosity in the Fashion Watches & Fine Jewellery business, the candidate will be exposed to a broad range of projects, business models and key stakeholders.

The impact you can create at CHANEL:

·  Support the Boutique Architecture team by assisting in design management and project execution
·  Contribute to the overall lifecycle of a boutique project by working with the project team and other stakeholders
·  Understand  design stages, project workflow, and the built process to help ensure successful and timely project delivery
·  Follow best practice of project management from the beginning to the completion of the final boutique to market business division.
·  A keen interest to learn the current design trend, construction standards, sustainability practices, and retail innovation

You are energized by:

·  Efficient time management and an organised approach to managing the daily tasks within the overall project process
·  Communicate effectively and transparently within the project team, and with other business divisions and stakeholders
·  Provide ad-hoc problem solving skills and able to think critically when project challenges and problems arise
·  Liaise with internal QS, procurement teams, and external vendors on material ordering, invoicing, logistics, and following up on overall procurement process
·  Support the preparation of project budgeting, programme, contract administration, and tender documentation by working with the project team
·  Work closely with the internal and external project team to monitor and deliver the best workmanship while respecting the CSR/ LEED guidelines in line with our sustainability goals

What you can bring to the team:

·  Professional, collaborative, and efficient communication
·  Transparent and open-minded approach to challenges and problem solving
·  Innovative and sustainable mindset
·  Excitement to participate in new and daring initiations within design and construction

What you will learn / What CHANEL can offer you…

·  Genuine motivation towards creativity and project excellence
·  In-depth exposure into the dynamic business of CHANEL
·  Participate in the full life cycles of innovative boutique projects
·  Support in continuous learning and professional growth

At Chanel, we are you focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to Chanel.