Retail Architect (m/f/d)

Retail Architect (m/f/d) I confirm that I have read, understood, and agree to the data privacy statement. JOIN OUR TEAM As a Retail Architect , you will be at the heart of our brand\’s Store identity. You will develop forward-thinking, premium design solutions for our international Store footprint, working closely with the Head of Store Design & Visual Merchandising and a cross-functional team. This role offers a unique blend of creative freedom and hands-on implementation in a design-driven Store environment. This position is unlimited and based in Munich . WHAT YOU\’LL DO design and develop architectural concepts for new stores, pop-ups, and remodels across all markets based on our store design concept translate brand identity and commercial requirements into store experiences and layouts produce technical drawings, material specifications, mood boards, and 3D visualizations lead store planning and design development across multiple store formats ensure a strong balance between creative vision and functional, operational store needs collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders (e.g., architects, contractors) support and guide the roll-out of store concepts internationally, ensuring design integrity prepare and update store design guidelines and standard detail packages research and integrate sustainable, innovative materials and construction methods visit store sites for pre-planning, quality checks, and to supervise our external partners YOU COME WITH 5+ years of professional experience in retail architecture, interior design, or store concept development, ideally within the premium/luxury or home & living segment strong conceptual and creative skills demonstrated through an outstanding portfolio proficiency in AutoCAD or Vectorworks (2D drawing mandatory), with additional skills in 3D design tools such as SketchUp, Rhino, or Revit preferred confident user of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) clear understanding of construction processes, building regulations, and project phases excellent store awareness, attention to detail, and material sensibility high level of organization with the ability to manage multiple store projects simultaneously willingness to travel internationally as required to support projects and store rollouts proficient IT skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital communication tools, knowledge of Asana or other project tools is a plus fluent in English; German language skills are a plus WHY WESTWING Aside from our awesome team and shared purpose we offer a variety of additional benefits. Come work with us and get: an inspiring, international, informal and nonpolitical environment for you to take ownership and grow your career a unique culture based on trust, support, and collaboration where we foster open communication with our biweekly Company All-Hands, feedback channels like Officevibe and regular Q&A sessions flexible working mode: roughly 60% remote, 40% in-office working policy up to 4 weeks temporary work-from-anywhere per year 30 days of paid vacation per year a beautiful, centrally located and dog-friendly office with free beverages, cafeteria with different lunch options, open spaces and sunny terrace 40% off Westwing Collection in our shop, 25% off all third-party brands, 10% family & friends voucher, Westwing Vouchers for special occasions regular and legendary company and team events like Movie Nights, Oktoberfest, Summer Parties, and more health and wellbeing offerings including sports membership, mental health support and coaching, vaccinations, skin checkups and more discounted green mobility options with public transport or JobRad company daycare \“Westwing Wichtel” next to our HQ office and cooperation with Elly & Stoffl, a multilingual daycare with several locations in Munich subsidized company pension scheme \“Social Impact Day” p.a. to use for doing good for environment and/or society ABOUT US Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 18 European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 497 million in 2024. 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.