Retail Architect (m/f/d)

Westwing; München; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading e-commerce company in beautiful living as a Retail Architect, where you will blend creative design with functional store needs. You'll develop innovative concepts while working closely with cross-functional teams, all within a supportive and growth-oriented environment in Munich.

Leistungen

30 days of paid vacation

Flexible working mode

Health and wellbeing offerings

Discounts on products

Regular company events

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years experience in retail architecture or interior design.
• Strong conceptual skills with an outstanding portfolio.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop architectural concepts for new stores and pop-ups.
• Produce technical drawings and material specifications.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Creative skills

Attention to detail

Store awareness

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Vectorworks

SketchUp

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

JOIN OUR TEAM

As a Retail Architect, you will be at the heart of our brand's store identity. You will develop forward-thinking, premium design solutions for our international store footprint, working closely with the Head of Store Design & Visual Merchandising and a cross-functional team. This role offers a unique blend of creative freedom and hands-on implementation in a design-driven store environment. This position is unlimited and based in Munich.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design and develop architectural concepts for new stores, pop-ups, and remodels across all markets based on our store design concept.
• Translate brand identity and commercial requirements into store experiences and layouts.
• Produce technical drawings, material specifications, mood boards, and 3D visualizations.
• Lead store planning and design development across multiple store formats.
• Ensure a strong balance between creative vision and functional, operational store needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders (e.g., architects, contractors).
• Support and guide the roll-out of store concepts internationally, ensuring design integrity.
• Prepare and update store design guidelines and standard detail packages; research and integrate sustainable, innovative materials and construction methods.
• Visit store sites for pre-planning, quality checks, and to supervise external partners.

YOU COME WITH

• 5+ years of experience in retail architecture, interior design, or store concept development, ideally within the premium/luxury or home & living segment.
• Strong conceptual and creative skills demonstrated through an outstanding portfolio.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Vectorworks (2D drawing mandatory), with additional skills in SketchUp, Rhino, or Revit preferred.
• Confident user of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Understanding of construction processes, building regulations, and project phases.
• Excellent store awareness, attention to detail, and material sensibility.
• High level of organization with the ability to manage multiple store projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital communication tools; knowledge of Asana or other project tools is a plus.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are a plus.

WHY WESTWING

Aside from our awesome team and shared purpose, we offer a variety of additional benefits. Come work with us and get:

• An inspiring, international, informal, and non-political environment for you to take ownership and grow your career.
• A unique culture based on trust, support, and collaboration, with open communication channels like biweekly Company All-Hands, feedback via Officevibe, and regular Q&A sessions.
• Flexible working mode: roughly 60% remote, 40% in-office.
• Up to 4 weeks of temporary work-from-anywhere per year.
• 30 days of paid vacation per year.
• A centrally located, dog-friendly office with free beverages, cafeteria with various lunch options, open spaces, and a sunny terrace.
• Discounts on Westwing Collection (40%), third-party brands (25%), and vouchers for family & friends.
• Regular company and team events like Movie Nights, Oktoberfest, Summer Parties, and more.
• Health and wellbeing offerings including sports memberships, mental health support, vaccinations, skin checkups, etc.
• Green mobility options with public transport or JobRad.
• Company daycare “Westwing Wichtel” and cooperation with Elly & Stoffl in Munich.
• Subsidized pension scheme.
• “Social Impact Day” annually for environmental and social initiatives.

ABOUT US

Westwing is Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, present in 18 countries with a GMV of EUR 497 million in 2024. We offer a curated assortment of our Westwing Collection and third-party brands, combining Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, B2B services, and Design services. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Munich, we went public in 2018.

Our diverse team is committed to high performance in a fast-paced, inspiring, and informal environment, fostering growth and creativity. We embrace diversity, respect cultural differences, and promote equal opportunity.