Store Design Trainee
Richemont (Cartier) — Store Design Trainee in Munich. Internship supporting boutique design, technical documentation and project coordination.
Overview
Richemont is a leading Swiss luxury goods holding whose maisons include prestigious jewellery and watchmaking houses such as Cartier. The group is recognised for its emphasis on craftsmanship, heritage-driven creativity and global retail excellence, offering multidisciplinary teams the opportunity to work on high-end boutique environments and flagship store projects.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Cartier store design team in the development and execution of boutique concepts and store rollouts.
- Produce and revise technical drawings, construction documents and detailed shop drawings for interior finishes and fixtures.
- Create 2D and 3D visualisations, renderings and mock-ups to communicate design intent to stakeholders.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, fabricators and contractors to track samples, prototypes and project timelines.
- Assist with site surveys, on-site inspections and documentation during installation and fit-out phases.
- Maintain and update design libraries, material schedules and compliance with brand guidelines and technical standards.
Qualifications
- Enrollment in or recent graduation from a degree programme in architecture, interior architecture, product design or related discipline.
- A demonstrable portfolio showing technical drawings, 3D modelling and interior or retail projects.
- Strong organisational skills and an aptitude for coordinating multiple stakeholders in a project environment.
- Capacity to work to tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of detail and finish.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level: internships or academic project experience in retail, interior or architectural design; previous exposure to store fit-outs, visual merchandising or fabrication processes is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Pursuing or recently completed undergraduate or master's studies in Architecture, Interior Design, Product Design or a closely related field.
Culture
The Richemont environment values meticulous craftsmanship, aesthetic rigour and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Teams operate at the intersection of heritage and innovation, delivering refined retail experiences while offering exposure to international boutique and flagship projects.