Design Manager (all genders)

LIGANOVA; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role in Amsterdam

Job summary

LIGANOVA in Amsterdam on-site design leadership role seeks a Design Manager to bridge creative vision with technical feasibility for high-end retail projects.

You will translate briefs into campaigns, produce CAD/Rhino drawings, select materials, and guide production with engineers and clients across Europe. Strong Rhino/KeyShot skills and on-site mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Product/Industrial Design, Architecture, Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in 3D, retail or exhibition design.
• Expert in Rhino and KeyShot/Enscape; proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.
• Deep knowledge of materials and fabrication methods; production-aware.
• English fluency; German, Dutch or French a plus.
• Willingness to travel/visit sites for installations across Europe; on-site role in Amsterdam.

Responsibilities

• Translate creative briefs into retail campaigns and window installations.
• Create high-quality renders, precise CAD/Rhino drawings and production documents.
• Drive material selection and define feasible construction standards.
• Quality control production sheets and prototypes; guide partners.
• Collaborate with PM, Production and clients for smooth design-to-set-up flow.
• Visit locations to check possibilities and oversee installations across Europe.

Skills

3D design

Prototyping

Production coordination

Technical visualization

On-site installation support

Education

Product/Industrial Design

Tools

Rhino

KeyShot

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

For our Amsterdam team (on-site), we are currently looking for a Design Manager (all genders) with a strong technical backbone to bridge the gap between creative vision and technical feasibility for high-end retail projects.

Become part of our community - we look forward to meeting you!

JOIN US

For our Amsterdam team (on-site), we are currently looking for a Design Manager (all genders) with a strong technical backbone to bridge the gap between creative vision and technical feasibility for high-end retail projects.

Become part of our community - we look forward to meeting you!

WHAT YOU DO

• You translate creative briefings into retail campaigns and window installations.
• You create high-quality renders, precise technical drawings (CAD/Rhino) and production-ready documents within budget and timelines.
• You drive material selection (wood, metal, sustainable options) and define feasible, scalable construction standards.
• You act as quality control for production sheets and prototypes, providing technical guidance to production partners and internal prototyping.
• You work closely with Project Management, Production, and clients to ensure a smooth workflow from design to set-up.
• You visit locations to check technical possibilities and oversee installations of window displays and in-store activations across Europe.

WHO YOU ARE

• You hold a degree in Product/Industrial Design, Architecture, Engineering, or a related technical design field, like theatre/stage construction.
• You have 2+ years of professional experience in 3D, retail, or exhibition design, with deep knowledge of prototyping and technical production.
• You are an expert in Rhino and KeyShot/Enscape, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office, and open to AI solutions in the design process.
• You possess deep knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods, balancing high aesthetic requirements with production constraints.
• You communicate confidently in English - knowledge of German, Dutch, or French is a strong plus.
• You are a solution-oriented, pragmatic thinker who stays calm under pressure and is motivated to accompany installations on-site.

Please note that this is an on-site role that requires regular office presence in Amsterdam; full remote work is not possible.

WHAT TO EXPECT

DIVERSITY & PEOPLE: Come as you are! At LIGANOVA we live and breathe a culture of inclusion and diversity fascinates us. Uniqueness is celebrated and promoted, which is why we are united by the common mission "Create the best version of yourself". We believe that diversity offers the greatest creative potential.

• GREEN MINDSET: Innovative solutions and our Green Board provide impulses for more sustainability in the office and beyond. With the Green Campaign Cycle initiative, we proactively introduce our customers to the topic of green transformation and support them with our expertise during implementation.
• INTERNATIONALITY: In addition to our HQ in Stuttgart, our offices in Berlin and Amsterdam have also grown into fully operating branch offices. We offer you networking and regular exchange within the units - a far cry from rigid team structures.

Is it a Match?

Contact me:

Lhea

Team Leader People