Retail Design Specialist

About us
The Mall Simon Luxury Outlets is a brand whose core business is the operation of exclusive outlet villages dedicated solely to luxury brands. Currently operating two luxury outlet villages in Italy—The Mall Firenze and The Mall Sanremo—the brand continues to develop its business from a multichannel and international perspective. Its mission is to offer guests exclusive experiences that best enhance the value of the time they spend in our villages and their shopping journeys. Thanks to an ever-expanding network of collaborations with leading players in luxury hospitality and entertainment worldwide, our malls have become destinations for millions of high-profile guests from overseas as well as from local markets. Every day, we work with a deep passion to provide our tenants with the most exclusive luxury environment and services, maximizing the value of their off-price sales. Your opportunity The Mall Simon Luxury Outlets is currently seeking a new Retail Design Specialist, based at The Mall Firenze and supporting both The Mall Firenze and The Mall Sanremo. The Retail Design Specialist will support store design, technical approval, fit-out and handover activities across both destinations, acting as a key point of contact between brand teams and the relevant Construction and Facility teams. The role will contribute to the smooth and timely delivery of new stores, refurbishments and temporary stores at The Mall Firenze and The Mall Sanremo, in compliance with The Mall Simon Luxury Outlets’ technical guidelines and quality standards. How you will contribute Act as a day-to-day interface with brand teams on store planning, design, fit-out and construction activities Gather technical documents for contracts and brand requirements Schedule and lead regular meetings with brand design teams to align on ongoing projects if necessary Prepare technical and final asset lists for handover reports with Facility and Construction teams’ support Review and approve store design projects Organize site surveys before and after handovers, or when necessary Distribute worksite guidelines and procedures Collect handover documents and signatures: plans, asset lists, reports, and power of attorney Manage non-standard brand requests with Facility and Construction teams support (e.g., technical issues, supplier contacts) For Temporary Store only: Handle construction contracts, schedule handovers/returns, and coordinate related activities Prepare and update store floor plans and the overall Mall master plan, providing accurate drawings and layouts to support the Leasing team in commercial and space planning activities Act as a liason with other departments such as GS, Leasing and Marketing for special events and projects Strengthen land registry and urban planning compliance functions, while maintaining close coordination with the Legal Department Who you are You have a degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering or a related technical/design field, with 1–3 years of experience in retail design, store development, fit-out, construction or project support. You have a good understanding of architectural design and construction processes and are confident reading architectural, structural and MEP drawings. You are proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop and Illustrator. You are organised, accurate and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage different projects, activities and deadlines simultaneously. You are a strong communicator and a collaborative team player, comfortable working with brand teams, architects, contractors and different internal stakeholders. You have a proactive and solution-oriented mindset, enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are comfortable combining office-based activities with regular presence on site. Previous exposure to retail, shopping malls, luxury, hospitality or other commercial environments would be a plus. You are fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken. Why work with us? This is an excellent opportunity to join The Mall Simon Luxury Outlets at a time of extraordinary growth, make a meaningful personal contribution, and become part of a thriving team within a luxury fashion environment that offers endless opportunities to learn and grow. Talent development is a core managerial principle at The Mall Simon Luxury Outlets, and we are committed to identifying and nurturing new talents. Our shared vision encourages initiative and supports every employee in reaching their full potential in a stimulating and rewarding workplace. The Mall Simon Luxury Outlets is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms—gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation—enriches the workplace. It creates opportunities for individuals to express their talents, both individually and collectively, and strengthens our ability to adapt to a constantly changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background.