Independent Recruiters

Amsterdam, North Holland

Retail Concept Designer (Temp/7months)

FULL TIME ON-SITE MID
Posted 2 days ago

Quick Summary

Role Overview

This position involves translating global retail concepts into scalable and commercially successful solutions for the EMEA market within a premium fashion brand. Based in Amsterdam, the designer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative store and shop-in-shop designs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain store and shop-in-shop blueprints and technical documentation
  • Translate concept designs into technically feasible and commercially effective retail solutions
  • Create visualizations and renderings for internal stakeholder presentations
  • Advise on technical feasibility and cost optimization for retail spaces
  • Support the implementation and development of new retail concepts across EMEA
  • Gather regional feedback to improve existing concepts and define rollout standards

Requirements Snapshot

  • Bachelor degree in Architecture or Interior Design
  • Minimum of one year experience in retail design or store development
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and rendering software
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent command of the English language

Expected Impact

The Retail Concept Designer will drive the successful adaptation of global brand identities into the EMEA market, ensuring that retail spaces are both commercially viable and aesthetically consistent. By optimizing technical feasibility and sustainability, the role directly influences the customer experience and operational efficiency of physical stores across multiple countries.

This summary was generated from the original job posting (AI-assisted, human-reviewed). For full details, see the description below.

Job Description

For an international organization within the premium fashion and lifestyle industry, we are looking for a Retail Concept Designer. You will join a globally recognized retailer with a strong focus on innovation, brand experience and customer engagement. Based at the European headquarters in Amsterdam, you will contribute to the development and implementation of retail and shop-in-shop concepts across the EMEA region.

Are you available for 40 hours per week until the end of January 2027 and do you have experience in retail design, architecture or store development? Then we would love to hear from you!

Functieomschrijving

As a Retail Concept Designer, you will be responsible for translating global retail concepts into practical, scalable and commercially successful solutions for the EMEA market. You will work closely with teams across Design, Brand, Visual Merchandising and Store Development to ensure concepts are consistently implemented and aligned with business objectives.

Your responsibilities:

Develop and maintain store and shop-in-shop blueprints, guidelines and technical documentation;Translate concept designs into technically feasible and commercially effective retail solutions;Create visualizations, renderings, presentations and design proposals for internal stakeholders;Advise on technical feasibility, functionality, sustainability and cost optimization;Support the implementation and continuous development of new retail concepts across EMEA.

In addition, you will contribute to improving existing concepts, gather feedback from regional markets and help define standards and processes that support efficient concept rollouts.

Functiecriteria

We are looking for a creative professional who can successfully combine design expertise with technical knowledge and commercial awareness.

Your profile:

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design or a related field;At least 1 year of experience in retail design, store development, architecture or concept development;Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp and rendering software;Strong communication and stakeholder management skills;Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Experience within an international retail environment is considered a strong advantage. You are detail-oriented, proactive and capable of turning creative ideas into practical and effective solutions.

De aanbieding

An exciting opportunity within a leading international retail organization;The chance to contribute to retail concepts that are implemented across multiple countries;Collaboration with international teams and stakeholders;A dynamic and inspiring work environment where design, innovation and retail come together;A temporary assignment running until January 2027, based in Amsterdam.

How we'll proceed:

Within four working days, we will let you know if you qualify for this position. We will schedule an introductory interview, either digitally or in-person. During this interview, we will inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the rest of the procedure. After consulting with you, we will introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Each recruiter has a strong focus on their own area of expertise, which makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client.

Luka Jacobs

l.jacobs@independentrecruitersretail.nl

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