Job no: 943089
Work type: Permanent / Full time
Location: Support Office - Docklands
From humble beginnings in downtown Bendigo to supporting Australian communities far and wide- Myer has always been a special place, transcending beyond just a place to work.
Myer is a place for finding life-long friendships, a safe space with a big heart. Here, you’re encouraged to be yourself, share your ideas and are entrusted to deliver your very best. Some might even say it feels like being “right at home”.
- 2x new full-time positions available in our Store Design team
- Be a part of a fast-paced, collaborative team
- Work across multiple sites and environments, including our Docklands-based Support Office, Myer Store locations & work-from-home
Myer is looking for an Industrial/Architectural Designer (known as a Concept Designer within our organisation) to design, manage and deliver world class retail design concepts and solutions into Myer stores from concept through to detailed design and delivery onsite. Working with both Internal and External Stakeholders to drive and deliver new and innovative designs within Myer to ensure the business gets maximum value from capital spent. You will be working with external brand partners to review and approve brand submissions to enhance the retail experience and appearance of Myer stores.
About the role:
- Ability to design and present new and innovative design concepts that support the company strategy.
- Develop/create and/or manage store layout designs, supplier and department concepts using presentation sketches & relevant technical documentation, specifications, details and finishes for costing and approvals.
- Develop and/or deliver large scale detailed project documentation, on time, in the ordered quality, and within budget.
- Liaise/communicate with internal/external brand/supplier stakeholders, manage external consultants, shopfitters and contractors to ensure all design are in line with Myer strategy and project outcomes are achieved.
- Follow through with each project to ensure design detailing is executed through the construction phases from prototyping, defect resolution through to completion of the site works.
- Ensuring the design process recognises and adheres to current legislation, standards and codes of practice.
- Production of supplier documentation in Cad format (Pad Plans) for proposed installations within Myer stores.
- Review and approve supplier concepts in line with the Myer Design installation guidelines.
About you:
- 2+ years of retail design experience.
- A degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong knowledge of retail/product design in terms of store layouts, fixture design, lighting, finishes and signage.
- Good understanding of building and construction means and methods including a strong knowledge of relevant regulations, codes and legislation.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe CS6 (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Strong concept design skills, a proven track record of running and delivering projects.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills; verbal, written and visual.
- Strong visual presentation skills including perspective sketching, graphic design and rendering (hand or computer generated) with the ability to read/interpret detailed design documentation.
- Effective time management and an ability to multi-task and prioritize a dynamic workload.
- Ability and willingness to perform under tight deadlines to ensure successful completion of all work assignments.
Benefits to you:
- Generous team member discounts on all Myer products, including team-member exclusive discounts.
- Access to lifestyle leave and volunteer leave – arrange work around your life, not life around work.
- A supportive leadership and team network to set you up for success.
- Career growth and succession opportunities across the business.
Here, you’re not only an employee. You’re a valued Team Member with real dreams that we want to help you chase, no matter how big or small. At Myer, we’re all about making your work life meaningful. We want you to experience life’s special moments fully, which is why we take pride in offering balance and flexible options to get you to where you want to be.
Wherever you are and wherever you’re going, we’ll meet you there and get you to your destination. With your enthusiasm and our support, we’re fully committed to helping you thrive and flourish. The future lies in your hands.
Welcome Home!
Aust. Working Rights: To be eligible to apply for this job, you must have Australian working rights. For further information contact the Australian Department of Immigration.
Equal Opp. Employer: We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve.
Agency note: Myer Pty Ltd does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. Any candidates submitted in an unsolicited manner, will be considered a direct candidate application to Myer and no fee will be payable.
Applications close: AUS Eastern Standard Time
