Design Planner - Stores

Myer; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

Learning and development

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Myer Group is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Design Planner to craft effective store layouts across Myer stores, Just Jeans, Dotti and more. You will collaborate with merchandising, space planning, store development and external brands to translate merchandise strategies into engaging retail spaces.

Using 2D and 3D AutoCAD, you’ll optimize floor plans, fixtures and traffic flow, deliver detailed documentation, manage external consultants, and ensure designs meet Myer guidelines and local

Qualifications

• Proven 2-5 years of experience as a store planner in multi-product retail.
• Degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of retail layout, fixture design, lighting, finishes and signage.
• Knowledge of building codes, regulations and construction methods.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, MS Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong concept design, project delivery, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to multi-task under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Translate merchandise strategies into functional, engaging store layouts.
• Optimize floor plans, traffic flow and fixture placements using 2D/3D CAD.
• Create store layout designs and concepts for suppliers and departments.
• Deliver large-scale project documentation on time and within budget.
• Liaise with stakeholders, manage consultants, shopfitters and contractors.
• Ensure design detailing is executed through construction phases.
• Ensure compliance with current legislation, standards and codes.
• Produce supplier documentation in CAD format (Pad Plans).
• Review and approve supplier concepts per Myer guidelines.
• Present new and innovative design concepts supporting company strategy.

Skills

Store planning

Multi-product retail

Stakeholder management

Concept design

Time management

Communication

Negotiation

Prototyping

Education

Interior Design degree

Industrial Design degree

Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Myer Group brings together iconic brands that define fashion, beauty and lifestyle across Australia and New Zealand. With a store network that includes Myer, Just Jeans, Dotti, Portmans, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, sass and bide, Marcs and David Lawrence, at Myer Group you’ll be part of a diverse and dynamic team that’s shaping the future of retail across stores, online and beyond

Myer is excited to embark on a transformative journey to redefine the Myer offer and experience for our customers. In our 5-year strategy, we have outlined an evolved vision and customer value proposition for Myer. As part of these efforts, we are launching a major Store Renewal initiative aimed at creating a blueprint for the future of Myer

The Store Design Team are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Design Planner to collaborate with the merchandising, space planning, store development and external brands to develop effective store layouts in our journey to enhance the customer experience and drive sales aligning with brand image and Myer store design guidelines.

About the role:

• Translate the company merchandise strategies into functional, engaging retail layouts.
• Optimize floor plans, traffic flow, and fixture placements using 2d & 3d AutoCAD to maximize sales, enhance the customer experience, and ensure efficient use of space
• Create and develop store layout designs, supplier and department concepts.
• Deliver large scale detailed project documentation, on time and within budget.
• Liaise with internal/external 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.
• Ensure 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.
• Design and present new and innovative design concepts that support the company strategy.

About you:

• Proven 2-5 years of experience as a store planner, preferably with multi product categories and experience in planning a store size of over 5,000sqm.
• 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, Revit, 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
• 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:

We’re committed to providing a positive and supportive environment, where our team members are empowered to reach their full potential.

Our team members enjoya range of benefits including:

• Team member discounts:Generous discounts in-store and online
• Learning and development:Capability development workshops, successionplanning,and internal career opportunities acrossMyer Group brands.
• Lifestylebenefits:Employee Assistance Program (EAP),volunteer leave,discountedhealth insurance,gymmembershipsand novated leasing for eligible employees.

With more than 125 years of retail heritage, it’s an exciting time to join Myer Group.

Your future starts here — help shape what’s next at Myer Group.