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As Head of Store Design & Visual Merchandising 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 Customer Experience. You will be leading the development and built-out of new Stores and oversee the Interior Design and Visual Merchandising, ensuring the creation of exciting Store environments and efficient processes. This position is unlimited and located in Munich .
WHAT YOU'LL DO
1. own the Look & Feel of our Stores, and our creative in-Store strategy, and lead the development and rollout of a top notch, brand-specific, and tech-enhanced Store concept that combines architectural excellence, visual beauty, visual merchandising standards, and practicality to bring our Stores vision to life
2. lead a diverse team of interior stylists and local visual merchandisers, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, innovation and excellence
3. drive the execution of inspiring Store environments ( room-sets, shelf design) that maximise sales potential while ensuring smooth visual merchandising operations
4. stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating relevant insights into our Store design
5. support the planning, lead the build-out phase, and visual merchandising setup of new Stores to ensure timely and seamless openings
YOU COME WITH
6. 10+ years proven experience in a leadership role in Retail Design, Retail Architecture and Visual Merchandising or a similar role within the premium/luxury retail industry (ideally home & living or fashion), with a strong understanding of how design and visual merchandising drive sales and enhance customer experience
7. excellent understanding of interior design trends, visual and spatial awareness, and the ability to translate brand identity into inspiring and functional Store environments
8. strategic mindset with a strong hands-on mentality and team spirit, excellent organisational skills, and a drive for performance and innovation
9. ability to balance creativity with process optimisation and project management, while maintaining a keen eye for aesthetics and detail
10. ability to work collaboratively while managing multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
11. excellent communication and interpersonal skills to motivate and inspire others, strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
12. proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc. with excellent German and English skills (written and spoken), and flexibility to travel across Europe as needed
WHY WESTWING
Aside from our awesome team and shared purpose we offer a variety of additional benefits. Come work with us and get:
13. an inspiring, international, informal and nonpolitical environment for you to take ownership and grow your career
14. 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
15. flexible working mode: roughly 60% remote, 40% in-office working policy
16. up to 4 weeks temporary work-from-anywhere per year
17. 30 days of paid vacation per year
18. a beautiful, centrally located and dog-friendly office with free beverages, cafeteria with different lunch options, open spaces and sunny terrace
19. 40% off Westwing Collection in our shop, 25% off all third-party brands, 10% family & friends voucher, Westwing Vouchers for special occasions
20. regular and legendary company and team events like Movie Nights, Oktoberfest, Summer Parties, and more
21. health and wellbeing offerings including sports membership, mental health support and coaching, vaccinations, skin checkups and more
22. discounted green mobility options with public transport or JobRad
23. company daycare “Westwing Wichtel” next to our HQ office and cooperation with Elly & Stoffl, a multilingual daycare with several locations in Munich
24. subsidized company pension scheme
25. “Social Impact Day” to use for doing good for environment and/or society