Retail Design Project Leader

• 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.

Professional requirements

Languages

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

• Pensum: 100%
• Ort: Biel/Bienne, Switzerland
• Kontakt: SWATCH Ltd., Nicolas G. Haseyk Strasse 1, 2500 Biel/Bienne

Work and holidays

Health insurance / Pension fund

Maternity/Paternity

Further training

Mobility

F&B

Other

• Flexible 40 working hours / week
• 25 to 30 days of annual leave
• Contribution to health insurance costs
• First class pension fund
• Extended maternity leave
• Family allowances beyond legal requirements
• Training and development plan
• Paid language courses
• Unique and modern buildings and outdoor facilities
• Convenient location and access via public transport
• Free underground parking and access to bike sharing
• Subsidized on-site canteen and food trucks
• Free coffee and tea
• Product discounts
• Wellness benefits and fitness programs
• Fun workplace events