Senior Retail Designer
6‐Month Contract | Sydney
Reporting to: Head of Retail Experience
Description
Are you a creative leader with a passion for shaping world‐class retail and brand experiences? We are seeking a Senior Retail Designer to drive the creative and technical direction of premium retail environments, fixtures, and brand activations across leading global brands. This is a hands‐on leadership role where you'll mentor a talented design team while owning projects end‐to‐end—from concept to delivery—ensuring commercially sound, innovative, and beautifully executed outcomes.
About The Role
* Lead, mentor and develop a team of retail designers, maintaining exceptional creative and technical standards
* Manage workflow, resourcing, prioritisation, and departmental processes
* Lead the full design lifecycle from concept ideation through to detailed design, prototyping, and final delivery
* Deliver innovative design solutions across retail, experiential and brand activation projects
* Set the creative vision through mood boards, sketches, materials exploration and finishes
* Produce and review high‐quality 3D modelling, rendering, and technical documentation
* Present concepts and recommendations confidently to clients and stakeholders
* Translate client briefs into compelling, commercially viable design solutions
* Provide expert guidance on manufacturing, construction, and production feasibility
* Manage design budgets and contribute to cost optimisation through smart design thinkingCollaborate closely with production, project management, and account teams
* Ensure all documentation complies with project management systems, industry codes and standards
Skills and Experiences
About You: You're a strategic thinker and inspiring leader who thrives in fast‐paced, creative environments. You bring both big ideas and meticulous execution.
* 5+ years' experience in retail design with proven leadership or mentoring experience
* A tertiary qualification in Product Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design or similar
* Advanced skills in Rhino 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite
* Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, joinery, finishes and manufacturing processes
* Experience working across large‐format retail and/or global brand environments
* Solid client‐facing experience with strong stakeholder engagement skills
* Knowledge of shopfitting, POSM and manufacturing industries
Key Attributes for Success
* Passionate about design and creative excellence
* A confident, motivating people leader
* Proactive, solutions‐focused and commercially minded
* Highly organised with excellent problem‐solving ability
* Strong visual sensibility with exceptional attention to detail
* Clear, confident communicator with strong presentation skills
* Collaborative, positive and adaptable in a dynamic environment
Why Join Us?
* Work on iconic global brands and flagship retail environments
* Be part of a high‐performing, collaborative creative team
* Opportunity to lead, influence and shape retail design direction
* 6‐month contract with exposure to large‐scale, high‐impact projects
* Supportive leadership with room for professional growth
How To Apply
If you're ready to lead the future of retail design and create unforgettable brand experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Include your CV and portfolio showcasing your retail and experiential design work. Apply now.
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