Retail Design Manager

We are Vilgain – a fast-growing food & lifestyle brand redefining how people experience grocery/convenience retail. As we continue to expand our retail network, we are looking for a Retail Design Manager who will take ownership of the long-term vision, set new - better, bolder design standards, and spatial concepts of our stores. This role is ideal for architects or retail designers who want to see their ideas implemented in real spaces with a clear health & commercial impact fast.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Own the design and long-term development of our retail spaces, from initial concepts and layouts to detailed planograms and final execution across our store network.

• Design and optimize store layouts with a strong focus on customer flow, product presentation, visual identity, and commercial performance.

• Develop and maintain scalable retail design standards and guidelines that ensure consistency while allowing flexibility for different store formats and locations.

• Work closely with internal teams across retail, marketing, operations, and expansion, as well as with external architects, designers, and suppliers, to bring concepts into reality.

• Support new store openings, refurbishments, and redesigns, overseeing design quality during implementation and continuously improving layouts based on feedback and data.

What you’ll need:

• A background in architecture, interior design, retail design, or a related field, with hands-on experience designing commercial or retail spaces.

• Strong understanding of how physical space influences customer behaviour, experience, and sales, and the ability to balance aesthetics with functionality and operational needs.

• Experience working with layouts, planograms, and technical documentation, and confidence using tools such as CAD, Figma, or 3D design software.

• The ability to communicate design concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to take ownership of projects and see them through from concept to execution.

What we offer:

• A role with real ownership and visible impact, where your work will directly shape how customers experience Vilgain in physical stores every day.

• The opportunity to define and develop retail design standards for a fast-growing international brand and see your ideas implemented in real environments.

• Flexible working options, an open and supportive company culture, and close collaboration with ambitious, hands-on teams.

• Attractive employee benefits, including a generous discount on Vilgain products and the chance to grow professionally as the brand continues to expand.

• Remote, hybrid London/Prague/Brno whenever needed and visiting locations of stores