Donatien Grimaud

About

Donatien Grimaud
Donatien Grimaud — Paris

RETAIL ARCHITECTURE & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Interior architect specializing in Luxury and Premium Retail, with over 20 years in creative direction and international projects development for the fragrance, cosmetics, and spa sectors.

I combine a strong sense of space, and proportions, with a deep knowledge of high-end materials. Focused on quality execution and attention to detail, I create retail concepts that are coherent and aligned with brand identity and customer experience.

Experienced in international project leadership, I lead and support creative teams with high standards, agility and a collaborative mindset.

Retail Architecture — Luxury — Beauty & Spa — Hospitality

Key achievements

  • Creative, design and architectural direction of all international retail projects, approximately 300 projects per year.

  • Creation, development and evolution of exclusive retail concepts including Dior Spa, La Collection Privée and Dior Backstage Studio.

  • Development and global roll-out of the new architectural New Look concept: leadership and supervision of the first 20 international flagship pilot projects, development of architectural guidelines and global concept adaptation, and concept optimization and Design-to-Cost strategy.

Expertise

Luxury Retail & Interior Architecture
Creative Direction & Concept Design
Customer Experience & Journey
Premium Materials & Finishes
Design Guidelines & Design-to-Cost
Global Retail Roll-out
Creative Team Leadership
International Project Management
Flagship Development & Roll-out
Brand Identity & Consistency
Execution Excellence & Quality
Creativity & Strategic Vision

Career

April 2018 – Present – 8 yearsPARFUMS CHRISTIAN DIORGLOBAL RETAIL ARCHITECTURE DIRECTOR
June 2010 – April 2018 – 8 yearsPARFUMS CHRISTIAN DIORHEAD OF RETAIL ARCHITECTURE DEVELOPMENT
December 2007 – May 2010 – 3 yearsPARFUMS CHRISTIAN DIORINTERNATIONAL RETAIL ARCHITECT – EUROPE
February 2005 – September 2005 – 8 monthsL’ORÉAL - PRODUIT DE LUXE FRANCERETAIL ARCHITECT - ASSISTANT

Education

STRATE SCHOOL OF DESIGN
2002 – 2007 — Industrial Design Degree, Product & Luxury Design, Master’s Degree Level
SCIENTIFIC BACCALAUREAT
2002 — Institut Notre-Dame – Meudon — Physics – Chemistry

Languages

  • French – Native
  • English – Fluent
  • Spanish – Basic