Store Design Project Manager (H/F)

UNIQLO is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world. UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high quality, long‑lasting, innovative clothing at an affordable price.

Store Design Project Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Store Design Project Manager to sit within the European team, based in our Paris office. You will be reporting into the Head of Store Design, working cross‑functionally with store construction and store development. As part of the Store Design team, you will drive store design projects for Uniqlo Europe on time, at budget, and in accordance with process rules.

The role offers travel across Europe, which depends on the projects you are responsible for managing at one time.

What you will be responsible for:

• Managing store design work through all phases, from feasibility input to handover to the store management team.
• Developing store layouts and scope of works during the development phase to meet UQ store requirements.
• Working with the construction and CAPEX teams for budgeting, and ensuring handover conditions from the landlord in coordination with the development team.
• Identifying the scope of works for local architects and obtaining quotes from candidate local architects.
• Developing design sets—including layout, facade design, and RCP—to meet UQ design requirements, coordinating with internal teams to fulfill operational demands, and finalising the layout with agreement from management and HQ.
• Preparing permit sets to secure all necessary permits in a timely manner in collaboration with local architects.
• Creating construction sets and bidding documents for GC bidding in partnership with local architects and the construction team.
• Ensuring design documents are developed on schedule to meet project timelines.
• Collaborating with construction and procurement teams to identify the quantity and quality of owner‑furnished items.
• Supervising and supporting construction for design/detail to meet code requirements and UQ quality control during both design and construction phases.
• Executing final inspection with the construction manager before handover to the store operation team to ensure code compliance, UQ quality, and maintenance requirements are met.
• Supporting store opening efforts in partnership with the store operations team.
• Leading post‑project analyses and discussions to identify opportunities and drive continual process improvement.
• Reporting weekly to the team manager.
• Supporting updates to the UQ design guideline and related documents to improve local operations.

What we are looking for:

• 5–8 years in a similar position with local design/project experience in the apparel retail industry.
• Fluent or business‑level proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Understanding of the Uniqlo customer and positioning in the marketplace.
• Sensitivity to aesthetic, quality, and architectural standards.
• Knowledge of in‑store customer experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at varying stages of complexity simultaneously.
• Solid understanding of flagship and standard store requirements and experience with roll‑out store implementation.
• Knowledge of store refurbishment constraints and methodology.
• Knowledge of the European retail marketplace.
• Results‑oriented solution mindset.
• Flexibility.
• Positive attitude and high energy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Multicultural work experience and background.

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday + RTT
• 13th month payment
• Bonus twice a year based on objectives and performance
• Group Share Scheme (France and Global)
• Lunch vouchers, 60% funded by the company
• 30% staff discount
• Private Medical Care
• Private Pension Scheme
• Volunteer Day – twice a year
• Great location – Opera area (IX district)

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