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Retail Design Project Leader

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Retail Design Project Leader ============================

The company

At Swatch, we thrive on surprise. Whether it's with our collections, action sports or artistic collaborations, we don't stay inside the box. We're here to shake things up with our striking designs, which always reflect the zeitgeist but never fail to catch the eye. That's what we do best, and that's what we've done since 1983\.

Our team is a collective of passionate people, headquartered in Switzerland and present worldwide. We are visionaries and revolutionaries \- unwaveringly true to ourselves and unafraid to do things differently. Together, we are here to make the world a little more colorful and exciting by embracing newness and boldness. You might even say that we're more than just a watch company.

Are you one of us? Join our team.

In order to reinforce the Retail Environment Design team at its Headquarters in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, SWATCH is currently recruiting for a

RETAIL DESIGN PROJECT LEADER 100% (F/M)

Job description

The Retail Design Project Leader has an eye for the unusual and brings ideas adapted to trends, innovation and lifestyle for our Swatch Stores worldwide. You lead projects from design inception and construction management to delivery completion in collaboration with the Head of Retail Design and the different involved departments of our company.

Typical activities include:

  • Lead the design and implementation of retail concepts for SWATCH POS in accordance with the brand's corporate identity and global design standards.
  • Manage the entire store design lifecycle, from concept development through technical review of supplier and local architect drawings, construction coordination, and project completion, ensuring full compliance with Swatch design guidelines.
  • Plan, manage, and control project budgets, including capital expenditure, cost tracking, and financial reporting throughout all project phases until final close\-out.
  • Negotiate and manage relationships with suppliers, contractors, and service providers to ensure cost\-effective and high\-quality project execution.
  • Independently oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery within established timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Collaborate closely with external stakeholders, including architects, consultants, contractors, landlords, and suppliers, as well as internal departments such as Visual Merchandising, Retail Operations, Finance, Marketing, Sales and Logistics.
  • Coordinate and supervise the work of external architects, consultants, engineers, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Maintain clear, effective, and proactive communication with management, providing regular project updates and reporting on key milestones, risks, and opportunities.
  • Handle sensitive or complex situations with professionalism, diplomacy, and sound judgment.
  • Identify, address, and escalate project challenges in a timely and solution\-oriented manner.
  • Ensure all project documentation is accurate, complete, up to date, and properly maintained in accordance with company standards.
  • Validate and benchmark investment proposals prior to project initiation, ensuring alignment between initial estimates and actual costs throughout the development process.
  • Monitor project performance continuously and implement corrective actions when necessary to optimize efficiency, quality, and cost control.

Profile

  • University Degree in Architecture/Interior design and a min. of 5 years of Retail experience or in related fields or in Project Management
  • Min. 5 years professional experience in the Retail field
  • Computer skills: Proficiency in CAD (preferably AutoCAD) \- Abilities in working with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Package

Professional requirements

  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities in a fast\-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining brand standards.
  • Effective communication, problem\-solving, and decision\-making skills.
  • Financial acumen with experience in budget management and cost control.

Languages

* Fluent in English. French, German, or any additional language is a plus.

Company address

Your new employer:

At Swatch we don't do boring. We thrive on innovation and infuse our pioneering and adventurous spirit into everything we do. As such we operate in a fast\-paced and dynamic environment that values creativity, teamwork and openness. We want our people to feel inspired to bring their best and authentic self to work and actively seek to create an environment that prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusion and where individuals feel heard and appreciated.

We strongly believe that happy and healthy employees are the key to success. That is why we offer attractive benefits including:

Work and holidays:

  • Flexible 40 working hours / week
  • 25 to 30 days of annual leave

Health insurance / Pension fund:

  • Contribution to health insurance costs
  • First class pension fund

Maternity/Paternity :

  • Extended maternity leave
  • Family allowances beyond legal requirements

Further training:

  • Training and development plan
  • Paid language courses

Mobility:

  • Unique and modern buildings and outdoor facilities
  • Convenient location and access via public transport
  • Free underground parking and access to bike sharing

F\&B:

  • Subsidized on\-site canteen and food trucks
  • Free coffee and tea

Other:

  • Product discounts
  • Wellness benefits and fitness programs
  • Fun workplace events

Contact

If you feel this challenging opportunity meets your profile and expectations, please click on the APPLY link to apply online.

thanks for sending your CV and all required documents, as well as some visual examples of your work!

SWATCH Ltd. Nicolas G. Haseyk Strasse 1 2500 Biel /Bienne 4

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