Retail Design Intern

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 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 region – 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  

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.