• Iconic Australian owned and operated global retail business
• Must have similar experience within large format retail environment
• A vibrant, team culture where we embrace pace, encourage new ideas & leadership

Ready to shape the future of our retail spaces? Apply now to lead our Store Planning & Design team at Spotlight Retail Group!

We are seeking an experienced Store Planning & Design Lead to drive design excellence and contribute to the continued success of Australia's largest privately-owned retail powerhouse.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Design Leadership: Collaboratively lead concept design, shopfront development, elevations, and comprehensive documentation for new and existing stores.
• Project Tracking & Coordination: Manage the coordination and delegation of projects within the store planning team, proactively following up with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery overseeing the creation of feasibility studies, leasing plans, and building documentation.
• Collaborative Documentation Development: Work closely with planners and project managers to develop store-specific design and construction documentation.
• Driving Design Standards: Review, update, and generate store documentation, while maintaining and updating external signage guidelines and reference materials.
• Fostering Team Growth & Collaboration: Build strong relationships across teams, lead and inspire the Store Planning team, and drive productive store review meetings.

About You:

• Must have prior experience (minimum 5 years) in retail store design within a commercial creative environment.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and the Adobe Suite.
• Demonstrated understanding of core retail operations activities.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and a solid understanding of building codes.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and effectively influence others.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a strong customer service orientation and the ability to build strong business relationships.
• Energetic, intuitive, self-starting, with excellent time management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Recognized as a valued and reliable contributor within a team environment, with exceptional attention to detail.

What’s in it for you?

Spotlight Retail Group prides itself on providing it’s team members incredible career- growth and opportunities as part of the SRG team, we can offer you:

• Exposure to and opportunities across one of Australia’s largest Retailers, with continuing growth
• Exposure to key senior stakeholders in one of Australia’s largest Retailers
• Career progression, personal development and mentoring
• A culture that rewards initiative and creativity
• Centrally located office, close to South Melbourne Market
• Benefits- Team Discounts, EAP, Gym Membership Discounts and more

Who We Are

Spotlight Group Holdings (SGH) is a privately held $3bn+ Australian parent company which controls, operates and invests in a diverse set of businesses and assets. 

SGH is one of Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family business, comprising of the Spotlight Retail Group, the Spotlight Property Group, Spotlight Group Investments, Spotlight Direct Investments and the Spotlight Charitable Foundation.

Comprising of the long term existing iconic brands in Spotlight, Anaconda and Mountain Designs, together with the exciting addition of Harris Scarfe, SRG is acknowledged as market leaders within the Australian retail space.

To apply, please complete our online application form and submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter.

You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
No agency enquiries or applications please