Manager Retail Store Design Europe (m/f/d)

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 7100 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

YOUR TASKS:

• Develop store layouts and design concepts for new stores, refurbishments and relocations under the guidance of the Senior Manager Retail Store Design & Concept Europe
• Manage retail store design projects from concept through construction to opening creating outstanding customer experience
• Technical Coordination: Produce and review layouts, details, specifications and technical drawings
• Construction Support: Coordinate with architects, contractors, construction teams and site managers to resolve design and technical issues
• Support with design standards by maintaining and developing guidelines and materials
• Research retail design trends, innovative material, and sustainable solutions
• Work closely with internal stakeholders like Retail Construction, Brand and Real Estate
  

YOUR PROFILE:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in retail design, (interior) architecture, furniture design or similar
• Proven experience managing end-to-end retail projects balancing delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a structured and detail-oriented approach
• Confident collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Proficient in 2D and 3D design software such as SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator); experience with AutoCAD or similar is a plus
• Fluent in English
• Willingness to travel across Europe multiple times per month

WE OFFER:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. Our Talent Acquisition team is looking forward to receiving your online application!
Please hand in your application including a portfolio in English.