Store Design Manager

Job Description

About The Role The Store Design Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the customer experience through innovative and functional retail environments. Responsible for leading the store design function across Brandbank Group’s six brands, you will oversee the entire design process, from concept development to execution. This is a hands-on design role as well as a leadership position, as you will be the sole designer in the team. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, visual merchandising, and construction, to create cohesive design solutions that seamlessly integrate aesthetics, functionality, and brand identity. Your expertise will be essential in optimizing store layouts, fixtures, and merchandising strategies to enhance customer engagement and drive sales. Key Responsibilities Review tenancy drawings and develop floorplans for site feasibility assessments. Lead store design projects, including new builds, refurbishments, pop-ups, and shop-in-shop concepts. Develop and present design concepts aligned with brand vision and business goals. Manage external contractors, ensuring brand consistency and quality standards. Oversee joinery and fixture designs, collaborating with suppliers, manufacturers as well as our Procurement Manager. Maintain and update finishes libraries for each brand’s store design. Submit designs for landlord approvals and negotiate changes where necessary. Ensure final designs meet brand standards, functionality, and commercial feasibility. Work closely with project managers and business leaders to align designs with budgets and timelines. Stay updated on global retail design trends and recommend process improvements. On-site role 5-days per week, based in our St Kilda Road offices. ABOUT YOU: Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field. 7-10 years of experience in retail store design or interior architecture. Experience managing multiple fast-paced store design projects. Strong proficiency in AutoCAD; familiarity with Revit is an advantage. Experience with design software (e.g., SketchUp, Photoshop, rendering tools). Strong stakeholder management and project management skills. Knowledge of joinery, construction processes, and retail fit-outs. Understanding of building codes, permits, and accessibility standards. Ability to travel to store locations and project sites as needed. If you are passionate about retail design and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the retail industry. APPLY NOW! About Brandbank Group Brandbank was founded on bold creative thinking. We exist to ensure that the entire experience of a brand is brilliantly designed and beautifully connected, and the customer is at the heart of everything we do. Our growing business is built on a house of carefully curated brands, each chosen for a specific reason to deliver rich connections to our customers. Brandbank Group consists of Seed Heritage, Unison, Allkinds, Commonry, kikki.K & FINE-DAY. WHY JOIN THE BRANDBANK GROUP TEAM? Generous discounts across all Brandbank Brands! Opportunity to work for a uniquely Australian Retail Group with a global vision Supportive team culture and environment Employee Referral Program - be rewarded for referring great new people to our team Health and Wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program. #J-18808-Ljbffr