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We've been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX. Our portfolio includes iconic homegrown brands and an impressive 115,000 team members. You'll see your work make a difference and be part of a team that helps Australians eat and live better every day.
About the Team
Our Data and AI Team keeps Coles at the forefront of modern retail, combining data, artificial intelligence and applied engineering to reimagine store, supply‐chain and digital experiences.
About the Role
The Incubation Designer will manage end‐to‐end delivery of early‐stage AI and data products, ensuring business value is realised. You'll shape and communicate cutting‐edge Data & AI products through clear user experiences, prototypes and data stories that inform strategy and investments at Coles.
About You
Whether or not you have deep technical experience, you should demonstrate a strong product and design skill set, including early‐stage scoping and prototyping. Familiarity with Python or React, and modern presentation tools, is preferred. You must navigate ambiguity, build networks across business and external ecosystems, and shape design standards for emerging technologies.
Key Responsibilities
* Design user experiences, interfaces and interactive prototypes that demonstrate new Data & AI product concepts.
* Define the product vision, strategy and roadmap for emerging Data & AI products, prioritising features and delivery.
* Create user flows, wireframes and mock‐ups using Figma, Adobe XD or similar. Design data visualisations and dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) that communicate insights clearly.
* Partner with Group Product Managers and General Managers to frame incubation roadmaps, success measures and decision gates.
* Co‐author options papers and investment materials for senior executives, linking concepts to commercial outcomes, risk and benefits.
* Shape intake and prioritisation using user evidence and business impact, ensuring alignment with domain roadmaps and enterprise standards.
* Scan trends in design tooling, data visualisation and AI‐assisted experiences; bring practical ideas into experiments.
* Lead executive‐ready demos that show how Data & AI can change processes or customer experiences.
* Work with Product Managers and Engineering to plan and run discovery, prototyping and pilot activities.
* Collaborate with Digital Design to keep alignment with design systems, accessibility and brand standards.
Your Skills
* Proven commercial experience across digital design, product design, UX/UI or data visualisation, delivering prototypes and pilots.
* Experience working directly with senior stakeholders (GMs, ELT) to shape roadmaps and gain approvals.
* Proven ability to design interfaces and dashboards for data‐rich or AI‐enabled applications, linking designs to measurable outcomes.
* Hands‐on experience running discovery activities, usability testing and iteration with cross‐functional squads.
* Familiarity with design systems and component‐based design; contribution to shared libraries or patterns.
* Experience collaborating with external partners or vendors to co‐design and deliver pilots.
* Exposure to enterprise settings with accessibility, privacy and security considerations.
Skills & Qualifications
* Tertiary qualification in Design, Product Management, Human‐Computer Interaction, Information Systems or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Advanced capability in Figma or equivalent for flows, wireframes, prototypes and design specifications.
* Proficiency creating analytical dashboards and data stories in Power BI or similar platforms.
* Strong visual design, interaction design and data visualisation skills, simplifying complex ideas.
* Confident facilitator and presenter with senior executives; clear written communications for options papers and investment materials.
* Practical understanding of agile ways of working, hypothesis‐led testing and benefits tracking.
* Working knowledge of front‐end concepts and data basics supporting collaboration with engineering and analytics teams.
* Commitment to accessibility, inclusive design and responsible AI principles.
What's in it for you?
* Flexible working options – hybrid working to support work‐life balance.
* Office perks – gym, fitness classes, parking, BBQ area, mini‐Coles supermarket, early product sampling and more.
* Discounts – 5% year‐round discount on supermarket and liquor purchases, with double‐discount periods.
* Recognition – digital 'mythanks' platform, redeemable points.
* Learning and development – diverse career programs and job‐specific training.
* Paid parental leave for permanent team members.
* Share plan – pre‐tax salary sacrifice to purchase Coles shares.
About the Recruitment Process
We're building a gender‐equitable, diverse, inclusive and welcoming team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. We can adjust the recruitment process to support candidates with disability.
For further information, visit the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au.
Job ID: 174608
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority level: Associate
Job function: Project Management and Design
Industry: Retail
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