As Expert Lead Store Design & Construction you will play a pivotal role in a Startup like setting in our expanding Store division. In this high-impact role you will be shaping the future look & feel of our Stores and the resulting customer experience. You will be leading the development and built-out of our new Stores, overseeing the interior design processes as well as leading the execution via our visual merchandising team, thereby ensuring the creation of exciting Store environments and efficient processes. This position is unlimited and located in Munich.
Expert Lead Store Design & Construction (m/f/d)
Munich Office
Full-time
Permanent employee
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WHAT YOU'LL DO
Own and continuously evolve a best-in-class, brand-specific and tech-enabled store concept, balancing architectural excellence, aesthetics and commercial performance to maximise customer experience, sales performance and space efficiency
Lead and develop a retail architect and ensure strong alignment across all stakeholders e.g. Visual Merchandising, Commercial, Expansion & Operational Excellence
Act as the end-to-end owner and single point of accountability for all store construction projects, covering planning, permitting, tendering, execution and handover across new openings and refurbishments
Steer and manage all external partners such as general contractors, shopfitters, architects and individual trades, ensuring high-quality execution, timelines, cost control and compliance
Ensure on-time, on-design and on-budget delivery of all Stores projects through structured project governance, risk management and hands-on issue resolution
Drive the integration of industry trends, materials, technologies and sustainability standards into the store concept and project execution
Lead by example by fostering a high-performance, collaborative and solution-oriented culture, setting clear standards for quality, accountability and continuous improvement
YOU COME WITH
- Extensive experience (5+ years in a leadership role) in the fields of Retail Design within premium/luxury retail (ideally home & living or fashion)
- A sound track record of the ability to create inspiring yet functional Retail Design, based on excellent understanding of latest and upcoming interior design & styling trends
- A strategic yet hands-on mentality, with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a super fast paced and highly dynamic work environment
- Excellent project management skills, particularly in balancing creativity with deadlines, process adherence and simultaneous process optimization
- A high degree of leadership skills, shaping a motivational team spirit while driving performance and innovation always to the next level
- High willingness to travel across Europe
- Excellent German and English skills (written and spoken)
- Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word, ideally complemented by experience with common 3D tools and Asana
WHY WESTWING
If you are looking for a place where ambition meets creativity, where ideas turn into impact fast, and where people are trusted to grow - you have found it. At Westwing, we’re building the Superbrand in Design with a team that’s shaping the future of beautiful home & living.
Here is what you can look forward to:
Here is what you can look forward to:
- A high-performance culture built on trust, feedback and collaboration
- An inspiring, international environment that empowers you to think big, take ownership, and grow beyond your comfort zone
- A flexible hybrid setup with ideally 3 office days per week - because strong connections and quick collaboration make great ideas happen
- Work-from-anywhere opportunities for up to 4 weeks per year - as fresh perspectives spark bold ideas
- 30 days of paid holiday to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create
- A beautiful, centrally located, dog-friendly office with inspiring spaces, a sunny terrace, and good food - designed for moments that energise and connect
- Exclusive discounts - 40% off Westwing Collection, 20% off third-party brands (each on non-reduced items), 10% Family & Friends discount, plus special-occasion vouchers
- Wellbeing support through mental health resources, sports memberships, and preventive care
- Sustainable mobility options with discounted public transport and JobRad - moving with purpose and care for the planet
- Support for working parents, including our on-site Westwing Wichtel daycare and a partnership with multilingual provider Elly & Stoffl
- One annual Social Impact Day to give back to a cause you care about - because being human is our true superpower
- Team rituals that celebrate results and togetherness - from Summer & Winter Parties to Oktoberfest
ABOUT US
Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 20+ European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 507 million in 2025. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwing’s team works together on its shared purpose to “Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life”. Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018.
Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd.
Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity.
Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd.
Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity.
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Stores