Retail Design Intern

Position

Company Description

Guerlain - an iconic luxury French Perfume & Cosmetics brand, part of the LVMH Group - has been exploring, innovating, and enhancing since 1828. With a portfolio that spans Fragrance, Skincare and Make-up, its signature is the Culture of Beauty.

 

How will you make impact with us

The Regional VM / Retail Design Trainee will be part of the APAC Retail Design and Visual Merchandising Department, supporting the function in providing layout/planning solutions & 3D renders supporting store openings and animations as well as Counter Updates for Travel Retail and Local Markets

 

Her/his role is to effectively contribute through the design development and implementation for permanent counters/points of sale and events in compliance with the guidelines. She/He will consistently deliver, in line with brand DNA, design proposals fulfilling the latest guidelines and as per briefed/instructed by his/her manager.

 

The incumbent will work closely their managers in keeping track that Design guidelines and deliverables are timely received and executed.

 

He/She will be engaged working Counter projects and Project Management of Retail Space, based on the needs.

Job responsibilities

Job Description

 

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The Regional Retail Design Intern/ trainee will report to Asst. Retail Design Manager mentorship.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

CREATIVE

• To elaborate/develop design proposals & renderings, technical drawings in line with HQ Guidelines and the brief defined by Merchandising, Commercial and Marketing teams.
• Study, adapt and implement guidelines to different markets’ needs.
• Managing the project(s) as Project Leaders to ensure qualitative deliverables are being carried over from start to finish with supervision of respective reporting line manager.
• Manage the development of CAD Library for Store Concepts, following the updates given by Global.

 

OPERATIONAL

• Work closely and supporting Hard Merchandising team/ Asst Retail Design Manager to ensure flawless execution of counters, animations, launches and permanent merchandising.
• To supervise and review project execution from technical drawings development to installation: including sourcing, sample validation, prototyping, and quality control.
• Manage external suppliers (contractors, agency, vendors, etc) to ensure all collaterals are well ordered and/or produced in concurrent with the standard and guideline.
• To manage the weekly newsletter provided by HQ and do readaptation on local / regional context across all regions – cross function scope together with marketing team & Senior Manager.
• Attend team meetings to gain insights into the strategic planning process as well as providing a thorough minutes of meeting

Profile

Qualifications

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited program in Interior Design, Architecture, Visual Merchandising, Business Marketing and/or related field.
• Ability to create, communicate and implement consistent VM guidelines / Retail Design Guidelines set by Global.
• Internship Duration: Jan-June 2026
• Detail oriented & keen observer.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage complexity.
• Proficiency in design software such as SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), or similar programs. Knowledge in AutoCAD is a plus.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Passionate to work in Luxury Industry with diverse cultural exposures and nationalities.
• Proficient in English, Mandarin / other language proficiency is a plus

 

Learning Outcome

• Gain comprehensive experience on working in Retail Luxury Industry
• Develop professional skills within a collaborative corporate setting.
• Building a portfolio that demonstrates practical work experience relevant to future career ambition.