Hi, I’m Stefany Cuenca, an interior architect and design-led retail project manager with 5+ years of experience delivering luxury retail and commercial fit-out projects for global brands. I take ownership of project delivery, managing budgets up to €500k, coordinating 20+ international store openings across Europe, the UK, Asia, and the Americas, and ensuring on-time, on-budget execution while protecting brand standards. My background combines interior architecture and retail lighting design, with flagship project experience in Amsterdam (Loewe). Based in the Netherlands, I’m open to freelance, contract, or permanent roles.…

Stefany Cuenca

Hi, I’m Stefany Cuenca, an interior architect and design-led retail project manager with 5+ years of experience delivering luxury retail and commercial fit-out projects for global brands. I take ownership of project delivery, managing budgets up to €500k, coordinating 20+ international store openings across Europe, the UK, Asia, and the Americas, and ensuring on-time, on-budget execution while protecting brand standards. My background combines interior architecture and retail lighting design, with flagship project experience in Amsterdam (Loewe). Based in the Netherlands, I’m open to freelance, contract, or permanent roles.…

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Hi, I’m Stefany Cuenca, an interior architect and design-led retail project manager with 5+ years of experience delivering luxury retail and commercial fit-out projects for global brands. I take ownership of project delivery, managing budgets up to €500k, coordinating 20+ international store openings across Europe, the UK, Asia, and the Americas, and ensuring on-time, on-budget execution while protecting brand standards.

My background combines interior architecture and retail lighting design, with flagship project experience in Amsterdam (Loewe). Based in the Netherlands, I’m open to freelance, contract, or permanent roles.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Sales Assistant – Retail Operations at Zara (Inditex)
June 1, 2025 - Present
Retail operations role in Amsterdam; responsibilities included store processes and customer service (as per resume context).
Logistics Employee at H&M Group
November 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Logistics responsibilities in Tilburg; involved in distribution and operations support.
Project Manager – Supplier & Cost Management at Acierta (Helvetia Group)
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Owned budget control and supplier performance for projects up to €500k; achieved 10% cost reduction through negotiation, contract optimization and value engineering; coordinated construction suppliers across pre- and post-sales; monitored timelines and addressed on-site issues to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery; maintained structured documentation and progress reporting for stakeholders.
Retail Lighting Designer & Project Coordinator at Viabizzuno – Global Projects for Loewe
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Lighting design and technical coordination for 20+ luxury retail stores worldwide; main interface between Loewe and the lighting supplier for design alignment and delivery; responsible for the lighting design package of the Loewe flagship store in Amsterdam; preparation of technical lighting drawings and coordination with local installers.
Freelance Interior Designer & Retail Designer at Self-employed / Freelance (Spain)
September 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024
Sole interior designer for carpentry and fabrication company delivering stands, retail decor and custom commercial furniture; produced full design concepts and fabrication drawings; developed technical and execution drawings (layouts, joinery details, breakdowns) to support manufacturing and on-site installation; redesigned flagship store for Primor in Barcelona as part of the city’s first major concept change; led full technical and design development of one floor, including layouts, lighting, execution drawings and regulatory compliance; coordinated design development with multidisciplinary teams.
Junior Interior Designer (Hospitality & Retail) at Grupo Larrumba Holding
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Member of the in-house interior design team supporting a portfolio of 35 restaurants across Madrid; contributed to refurbishment and fit-out projects; coordinated simultaneous works during peak renovation periods; contributed to the full concept change and refurbishment of flagship Fanático, including concept development, layouts, furniture, finishes, and signage; produced technical and execution drawings and coordinated with suppliers and contractors.
Interior Architecture Intern at LMD Studio
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Completed an interior architecture internship within a residential architecture studio; assisted in production of technical and construction drawings (layouts, sections, elevations, and details) in compliance with local building regulations.

Education

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Qualifications

Master’s Degree – Retail Space Design
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Inside LVMH Certificate – Retail, Creation & Branding
January 1, 2023 - February 10, 2026
Postgraduate Business Program
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor’s Degree – Interior Design
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Software & Internet