Manager (m/w/d) Retail Store Design

Ideal Standard; Mettlach, Köln; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Standard in Mettlach seeks a Manager (m/w/d) Retail Store Design to lead store fittings and display concepts. You will manage global store rollouts across Own Retail, Wholesale, and Shop-in-Shop formats, coordinating with design agencies and suppliers.

The role requires 5+ years in retail design, strong procurement know-how, and leadership experience; fluency in English is essential, with German a plus. Occasional international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Educational background in design or architecture as specified.
• 5+ years of experience in store fitting or retail design.
• Experience with brand retail environments and wholesale/partner spaces.
• Proven procurement and supplier management experience.
• Strong leadership and collaborative communication skills.
• Fluent English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive conceptual and technical planning for store fittings and displays.
• Coordinate with external design agencies and prototype procurement.
• Steer international store rollouts across formats from planning to openings.
• Coordinate with Central Purchasing on tender documents and specs.
• Lead and develop the design team with regular feedback.

Skills

Store fitting

Visual merchandising

Display development

Retail design

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Retail Design, Industrial Design, or a comparable discipline

Tools

PaletteCAD

Vectorworks

SketchUp

Rhino

Cinema 4D

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Manager (m/w/d) Retail Store DesignUw privacy is van het grootste belang voor Villeroy & Boch en we willen u de best mogelijke ervaring geven op onze website. Daarom maken wij gebruik van cookies en trackingmethoden. Voor het gebruik van deze cookies hebben wij uw toestemming nodig. U kunt meer te weten komen over cookies in ons beleid inzake gegevensbescherming. U kunt uw cookievoorkeuren op onze website op elk gewenst moment aanpassen.# Global Job Portal Villeroy & Boch Group## Manager (m/w/d) Retail Store DesignSolliciteren: Mettlach: DE Köln Office: Fulltime: Vandaag geplaatst: JR\\_9906# **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? #shapeandcreate### **What 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.