Design Manager (all genders)

LIGANOVA HORIZON; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LIGANOVA HORIZON in Amsterdam is seeking a (Senior) Design Manager to bridge creative vision with technical feasibility for high-end retail projects.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in a technical design field and has over 5 years of experience in 3D design, prototyping, and technical production. Strong skills in Rhino and KeyShot/Enscape are a must. Join a diverse team that promotes sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in 3D, retail, or exhibition design.
• Deep knowledge of prototyping and technical production.
• Experience with materials and manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Translate creative briefings into retail campaigns and installations.
• Create high-quality renders and production-ready documents.
• Drive material selection and define construction standards.
• Act as quality control for production sheets and prototypes.
• Work closely with Project Management and clients.
• Oversee installations of window displays across Europe.

Skills

3D design

Prototyping

Technical production

English communication

Rhino

KeyShot/Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Education

Degree in Product/Industrial Design, Architecture, or Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Overview

Join us. For our Amsterdam team, we are currently looking for a (Senior) 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!

Responsibilities

• 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 5+ 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.

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

About Us

LIGANOVA is a leading company for seamless brand & retail experiences. We are driven by the interaction of people, brands and products in physical and digital connected spaces. We always think next, embrace sustainability, love innovation & live the Zeitgeist. For three decades we have worked with the most influential global companies & brands on the cutting edge.