Principal Retail Design Architect

Principal Retail Design Architect

The Michael Hill Group is a market leading jewellery retailer, with a portfolio of brands, operating a network of over 300 stores across Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, with multiple international digital platforms. Michael Hill is dedicated to creating quality jewellery for our customers to celebrate the key moments in their lives. Around the world, the Group employs over 2800 employees across retail sales, manufacturing, and corporate roles. Our purpose: The people behind the moments that matter.

The Property Department is an integral part of the Michael Hill business as the proponent of design, execution and maintenance of all retail stores and offices.  This position, based in our purpose built, state of the art building in Cannon Hill, will bring the brand and vision to life through the innovative execution of retail and commercial designs.

The Principal Design Architect, reporting directly to our Group Property Manager will also work closely with our Executive Team and CEO to create and execute the Group’s vision.  

Using your previous experience in Retail Design, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement creative Retail Designs. With confidence, you will conceptualize and produce innovative store layouts that enhance the customer journey. You will be naturally self-driven and tenacious, with a meticulous eye for the detail and a well-proven portfolio.

The successful applicant will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Retail Designer or similar role in the retail industry is essential
• In depth knowledge in retail construction processes, standards, and certifications
• Demonstrated commercial Architectural design experience
• Demonstrated understanding of emerging design trends, customer behaviour, and spatial design
• An expert hand in Revit, AutoCAD (3D), Photoshop and Illustrator
• Proven leadership and senior stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Interior Design, or a related field
• Ability to be agile and work in a high paced collaborative team

 In return we offer:

• Working for an ASX listed multinational company
• An opportunity to work with Executives and Senior Managers
• A role that drives real business decisions
• Ongoing career development, training, and global exposure
• Competitive salary
• Great employee purchasing privileges
• Modern open plan office, complimentary onsite parking, end of trip facilities, great team culture

Be part of the team behind the moments that matter.