Manager (m/w/d) Retail Store Design

Villeroy-; Blankenloch; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Villeroy & Boch Group, including its Ideal Standard brand, is a world leader in ceramics and lifestyle. We seek a seasoned professional to drive concept & display development and global project management for store fittings and brand zones.

You will steer external design agencies, coordinate procurement, manage budgets, and lead a multinational team through international store rollouts from planning to openings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Retail Design, Industrial Design or comparable discipline.
• At least 5+ years of proven experience in store fitting, visual merchandising, display development, or retail design, including international contexts.
• Fluency in English; German language skills are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive conceptual and technical planning for store fittings, displays, and bespoke brand zone solutions.
• Coordinate with external design agencies and supervise procurement for prototypes.
• Steer global store rollouts end-to-end across Own Retail, Wholesale, and Shop-in-Shop formats.

Skills

Store fitting

Visual merchandising

Project management

Leadership

English proficiency

German knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design/Architecture/Retail Design/Industrial Design

Tools

PaletteCAD

Vectorworks

SketchUp

Rhino

Cinema 4D

InDesign

Photoshop

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Shape & Create - And make it happen!The Villeroy & Boch Group with its Ideal Standard brand is one of the world's leading manufacturers in the ceramics and lifestyle sector. With our innovative and stylish products from the Dining & Lifestyle and Bath & Wellness segments, we have been creating moments and rooms to feel good in since 1748. Our success is based on the passion, design expertise and innovative strength of our more than 13,000 employees in 42 countries.Want to become part of us? #shapeandcreateWhat you can expect:Concept & Display Development: Drive the conceptual and technical planning for store fittings, displays, and bespoke solutions for special brand zones and window displays. Create clear briefings, steer external design agencies, and coordinate prototype procurement.Global Project Management: Steer international store rollouts and project implementations end-to-end across Own Retail, Wholesale, and Shop-in-Shop formats—from initial planning and shop construction to pilot, flagship, and partner store openings. Coordinate with international partners and lead presentations and demo shop tours.Procurement & Quality Assurance: Create tender documents and technical specifications in close alignment with Central Purchasing. Qualify suppliers, calculate cost of sales, ensure product profitability, and oversee quality sign-offs.Budget & Capex Controlling: Manage and track annual budgets and project-specific Capex allocations, delivering accurate forecasts and cost discipline across all phases.Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and inspire your team through regular 1:1s, open feedback, and our continuous development framework.What you bring:Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Retail Design, Industrial Design, or a comparable discipline.Relevant Experience: At least 5+ years of proven experience in store fitting, visual merchandising, display development, or retail design—covering both brand retail environments and wholesale / partner spaces—ideally within an international multi-stakeholder environment.Procurement & Technical Know-how: Sound experience in supplier management, tender processes, cost calculations, and technical quality standards.Leadership Mindset: Initial experience in leading, mentoring, or steering a team; an empowering, collaborative communication style.Tool & Language Skills: Business fluency in English is essential; German language skills are a strong plus. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), in common CAD software (e.g., PaletteCAD, Vectorworks) and 3D visualization tools (e.g., SketchUp, Rhino, Cinema 4D). Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop) is an advantage.Flexibility: Willingness to travel internationally for store visits, dummy shop setups, and project milestones.Think outside the box with us! #shapeandcreate