Premium Retail Design Manager - 6-Month Contract

Mirvac Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Mirvac is seeking a Retail Design Manager to create dynamic tenancy spaces across the Retail portfolio. This contract role emphasizes delivering premium design and efficient fit-outs that maximise trading performance.

You will collaborate with leasing teams, manage design approvals, and use Salesforce data to inform decisions, ensuring alignment with asset guidelines and timelines. Previous retail design experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in the design and/or retail industry is required.
• Experience with negotiating terms and desired design outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience working with design documentation.
• Ability to convey ideas visually.
• Proactive and self-motivated approach with problem-solving and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer and visitor experience is encompassed in all aspects of the role and asset offering.
• Contribute to Asset, Business and Strategic Leasing Plan objectives while understanding asset lifecycle.
• Prepare and implement the asset design strategy and ensure value add and adherence to Tenancy Design Guidelines.
• Work to Strategic Leasing Plan timetable and understand asset retail mix and tenancy strategies; prepare tenancy critique reports ahead of expiries.
• Collaborate with leasing team to resolve roadblocks and manage design expectations with upfront solutions.
• Manage the design approval process per Mirvac standards and deliver premium tenancy design and fit-out for operators.
• Negotiate best retail design per lease agreement and ensure fit-outs meet guidelines and contractors' obligations.
• Ensure operators understand design/documentation obligations and final inspection and sign-off before trade.
• Leverage Salesforce data to inform decisions and discuss prospective operators.
• Conduct regular site reviews and maintain presence during tenancy fit-out to resolve issues timely.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders to deliver fit-outs within approved designs, budgets, and deadlines.
• Work with national teams to deliver Retail divisional initiatives and implement Retail strategy.
• Assist with projects or additional duties as required.

Skills

Retail design experience

High-volume environment

Design documentation

Creative and innovative

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Team player / independent

Attention to detail

Customer-centric

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Mirvac is seeking a Retail Design Manager to create dynamic tenancy spaces across the Retail portfolio. This contract role emphasizes delivering premium design and efficient fit-outs that maximise trading performance.

You will collaborate with leasing teams, manage design approvals, and use Salesforce data to inform decisions, ensuring alignment with asset guidelines and timelines. Previous retail design experience is essential.