Store Designer

Stockmann; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockmann in Helsinki is seeking a Store Designer to lead renewal projects, creating inspirational, customer centric store environments and space concepts.

You will develop commercial floor plans, design guidelines, and coordinating with product categories, merchandisers and external partners to bring concepts to life.

The role includes delivering design materials for approvals, overseeing implementation on the shop floor, and traveling to other department stores as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of interior and store design experience.
• Educational background in design.
• Strong understanding of retail business and brand concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead renewal and change projects for department stores.
• Create and maintain commercial floor plans and design guidelines.
• Improve sustainability through eco-conscious design and materials.
• Produce design materials for approvals and implementation.
• Coordinate orders and oversee on-floor implementation with Project Manager.
• Participate in project rounds and changes across responsibilities.

Skills

Store design experience

Project management

Customer insights

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation skills

Education

Design education background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Graphic design software

Architectural design software

Job description

to join our Brand & Offering unit, where we work on daily basis towards making Stockmann number one source of inspiration in a groundbreaking customer experience. In this role you will contribute by creating an inspirational customer centric and commercial store environment and space allocation solutions. You will lead the planning and execution of store design projects and translate customer insights into impactful in-store experiences.

This is a permanent position and you will be located at the Head Office in Helsinki Flagship Store.

Where is your expertise needed?

As a Store Designer you will have responsibility for planning renewal and change projects of our department stores. You get to work cross-functionally to gather data and insights that can be turned to customer centric communication and activities.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Leading the new milieu concept creation in collaboration with our product categories, merchant units and external partners
• Creating and maintaining commercial floor plans and design guidelines
• Improving sustainability through eco conscious design and materials in support of Stockmann’s ESG objectives.

Part of your role is to produce necessary design materials for approval and implementation phases. If necessary, you place project-related orders and control the implementation in the store floor with Project Manager. You participate in the critical rounds of projects and the implementation of the necessary changes in your area of responsibility.

What are we looking for?

To be able to succeed in this role you have relevant educational background from design and at least 5 years of experience of interior and store design. With that experience you have strong understanding of retail business, department stores and brand concepts that are needed in this position.

We also value:

• Strong strategic understanding and thinking
• Strong co-operation skills and ability to lead complex projects
• Passion for interior design in fashion, beauty and home
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, graphic and architectural design software
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong negotiation and relationship building skills

You communicate fluently in Finnish and in English (written and spoken) and you have strong communication skills to be able to work with various stakeholders internally and externally. You understand what the customer needs and you can build stores and concepts based on customer insights, targeted customer segments and customer feedback.

Although you will be placed in Helsinki, this role includes also traveling to other department stores.

Why should you join us?

Join a passionate Store Concept & Visual Merchandising team and help shape the future of the Stockmann department store experience. In this role, you will lead meaningful design projects, create inspiring retail environments, and work closely with stakeholders across the organization.

You will have the opportunity to make a visible impact on our stores, our customers, and our brand while being part of a team that combines creativity, commercial thinking, and customer insight in everything we do.

We put our Customer in the center, we act with Courage, and we do this Together.

Would you like to know more?

If you have any questions regarding this position, please do not hesitate to contact: Janne Eskonen, Head of Store Concept & VM, [e-mail] or [phone]. Best time to reach: Monday 24.8.2026 at 14:00-15:00, and Monday 31.8.2026 at 14:00-15:00.

Are you the colleague we are looking for?

Did this resonate?

We proceed with suitable candidates already during the application period. The interviews will be held in Helsinki during September.

Seize the opportunity and come create feelings that lasts!