Retail Design Manager

About the role

Metcash is looking for a Retail Design Manager to bring innovative supermarket and convenience store concepts to life. From new store developments to major refurbishments, the role creates functional, customer-focused retail environments that support independent retailers and strengthen local communities across Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver new supermarket developments and refurbishment fit-outs from concept to completion, meeting retailer requirements, budgets and Metcash standards.
• Manage the review, coordination and approval of projects, ensuring compliance with internal processes, governance and retail design standards.
• Collaborate with retailers, developers, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Review and coordinate design and construction documentation against approved fit-out requirements, tenancy obligations, Australian Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct site investigations, audits, measure-ups, laser scans, feasibility assessments and space planning analysis.
• Analyse store layouts and space use to improve customer experience, operational efficiency and commercial outcomes.
• Advise on store planning, customer flow, equipment, joinery, food preparation areas, signage and operations, and present concepts and recommendations to stakeholders.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Architecture, Interior Design or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in supermarket, convenience or retail design and documentation; client-side, consultancy or retail design experience preferred.
• Understanding of supermarket design, Australian Standards, NCC building regulations and food safety requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

• Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, with Revit family creation experience advantageous.
• Enscape or similar visualisation software, supported by a portfolio of design, documentation and presentation work.

What we offer

• Extra leave: 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day.
• 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Career growth, learning and development opportunities.
• Inclusive culture (Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion) and a neutral pay gap under 5%.
• Mental health Gold accreditation and a Flex Ready, Family Friendly workplace.