Brand Designer

Clicks Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company is seeking a Brand Designer for their Store Design department in Cape Town. The successful candidate will design retail store layouts and ensure compliance with brand standards. Essential qualifications include at least 5 years of retail design experience and a diploma in Interior Design. Proficient use of Revit and AutoCAD is required, as well as strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years retail store design experience.
• 5 years’ experience of working with external contractors.
• Essential: 3 years Revit BIM experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver on design briefs aligned to brand objectives.
• Monitor progress and ensure adherence to briefs.
• Up-skill and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills

Management skills

Computer skills

Education

National Diploma in Interior Design or Architectural Draughting

Matric

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Introduction

We are seeking to appoint a Brand Designer to support our Store Design department within Clicks Retailers. This role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Woodstock, Cape Town, reporting to the Store Design Manager.

Job Purpose

Clicks is on the hunt for a talented Brand Designer, to design and deliver on design briefs within agreed budgets, time frames through the effective coordination of resources, aligned to the brand objectives.

Job Objectives

• To interpret the needs of the brand with regards to various building and promotional requirements to ensure optimal store layout to drive excellent customer experience in store
• To translate all requirements in terms of look and feel and ensure they meet brand image, while keeping in line with budgetary requirements.
• To interpret brand briefs and present workable solutions to meet budget, project timelines and maintain expected overall build quality.
• Keep the communication lines open with Landlords, contractors, architects, and shopfitters.
• To continuously monitor progress and ensure that briefs are adhered to by various stakeholders.
• To ensure that learning’s are applied to new projects and implemented effectively where necessary.
• To analyse and review all completed work per project with relevant stakeholders by means of feedback to understand possible improvements and action change where necessary.
• To up-skill and mentor junior staff on areas of development to drive competence where necessary.
• To perform adhoc research on industry trends, retail store design and related legislation when required
• Driving new initiatives/ concepts from conception to development.
• Dive deep into the shopfitting and construction process-understanding how everything fits together, creating and holding the detail drawings in line with the brand identity.
• Visit sites regularly - you'll be out in the field, not just behind a desk.

Minimum Requirements

• Job Knowledge:
  • Design ergonomics
  • Design jargon
  • Knowledge of building regulations and industry standards
  • Solid proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD.
  • Business procedures and policies (structure)
• Job Related Skills:
  • Communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Application skills (technical)
  • Management skills
  • Finance related skills (basic)
  • Computer skills
  • Attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Job Experience:
  • Essential: Min 5 years retail store design experience
  • Essential: 5 years’ experience of working with external contractors
  • Essential: 3 years Revit BIM experience
  • Desirable: 3 years’ experience in working with operations, merchandise and marketing departments
  • Desirable: 3 years’ experience working with and mentoring junior staff
• Education:
  • Essential: Matric
  • Essential: National Diploma in Interior Design or Architectural Draughting or similar/relevant
  • Essential Subjects: Building, Construction and Design
  • Desirable: IID/SACCAP membership

Competency Requirements

• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Creating and Innovating
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Relating and Networking
• Planning and Organising
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Persuading and Influencing
• Applying Expertise and Technology

Desirable

• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Learning and Researching
• Working with People
• Adapting and Responding to Change