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Liganova is hiring a senior design manager to join its team in Amsterdam.

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For our Amsterdam team (on-site), we are currently looking for a (senior) design manager (all genders) with a strong technical backbone to bridge the gap between creative vision and technical feasibility for high-end retail projects.

Become part of our community – we look forward to meeting you!

What you do:

• you translate creative briefings into retail campaigns and window installations
• you create high-quality renders, precise technical drawings (CAD/Rhino) and production-ready documents within budget and timelines
• you drive material selection (wood, metal, sustainable options) and define feasible, scalable construction standards
• you act as quality control for production sheets and prototypes, providing technical guidance to production partners and internal prototyping
• you work closely with project management, production, and clients to ensure a smooth workflow from design to set-up

You visit locations to check technical possibilities and oversee installations of window displays and in-store activations across Europe.

Who you are:

• you hold a degree in product/industrial design, architecture, engineering, or a related technical design field, like theatre/stage construction
• you have five plus years of professional experience in 3D, retail, or exhibition design, with deep knowledge of prototyping and technical production
• you are an expert in Rhino and KeyShot/Enscape, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office, and open to AI solutions in the design process
• you possess deep knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods, balancing high aesthetic requirements with production constraints
• you communicate confidently in English – knowledge of German, Dutch, or French is a strong plus
• you are a solution-oriented, pragmatic thinker who stays calm under pressure and is motivated to accompany installations on-site

Please note that this is an on-site role that requires regular office presence in Amsterdam; full remote work is not possible.

www.liganova.com

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