Store Designer
Job No.: 538948
Location: Melbourne - CBD & Inner
Job type: Full-Time
The opportunity
In-line with delivering its Vision 2025 + strategy, David Jones is currently in the middle of a multi-faceted and organisational wide transformation. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our Omni-Channel Store Planning team as a Store Designer.
The role will drive and deliver inspiring designs and coordination between David Jones and our Brand Partners, playing a key part in the space optimisation and conceptualisation of David Jones Stores whilst finding the right balance between design and environmental impact to ensure that everything we do sets the benchmark for excellence.
David Jones exists to inspire like no other and as we continue to deliver on our ambitious transformation agenda in line with our Vision 2025+ strategy, we are committed to creating inspired careers so our people can Thrive.
With a hybrid mix of time at home, stores as well as our corporate office, this role will provide a strong creative relationship with our internal and external key stakeholders. This role ensures strong collaboration and co-ordination with branded partners on all design and documentation packages, that drives creative and quality execution within the David Jones network of stores.
What does the role involve?
- Detail and produce high quality documentation packages and schedules for all build stages, such as control plans, tender documentation and construction documentation.
- Detail and document brand packs for our brand partners and vendors.
- Continue to refine existing fixture suite and design new fixtures to suit the changing needs of the business.
- Develop and maintain standard details and library of fixtures and finishes.
- Work collaboratively with the store concept team, ensure brand representation and the David Jones concept are well documented.
- Coordinate and manage the sign-off of branded installation designs.
- Ensure that all branded installations are delivered in accordance with David Jones standards, guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Manage and maintain master program for all project documentation, with a proven ability to prioritise accordingly.
- Collaborate with external agencies for documentation, with proven experience in coordinating and managing RFI registers with external consultants.
- Liaise with brand contractors and Project Manager to ensure relevant services are coordinated as per approved design proposal.
- Maintain clear, effective and productive communication with all members of the design team relating to optimum design objectives and outcomes.
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal functions such as Merch, Space Planning, Store Projects, Construction and Concepts to coordinate various functions within the plan.
- Maintain a clear observation over design aspects of new fixtures, to best suit the businesses needs and maximise the opportunity for sales.
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate who’ll THRIVE in the role will possess the following skills and experience:
- Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of Retail Design and Architectural principals, planning and current construction methods
- Have excellent time management and problem-solving skills
- Have strong proficiency in CAD and Revit
- Have proficiency in BCA & DDA standards
- Possess excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to engage with a range of key stakeholders, both internal and external
- Proven team working experience as well as the ability to work independently on tasks
Please note, as part of the application process, shortlisted candidates will be required to:
- Seek endorsement from their line manager to apply for the role
- Attend an interview for the position
To take the next step in your career with David Jones, we invite you to apply today.
Please note, to be considered for the position, you must have a minimum 9 months’ tenure within your current position at David Jones.
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
David Jones is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
Closing date: for applications
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