About Brand Collective:Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300 stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300 stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300 stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life The opportunity:We are on the lookout for our newly created Creative Director – Customer Experience & Store Design to join our Property team based at our Richmond Support Office Reporting directly to the Group Leasing Manager, the Creative Director – Customer Experience & Store Design is responsible for defining and implementing the design identity across our retail brands to ensure store design supports and enhances the brand and customer experience. The Retail Design Manager will be at the forefront of design and innovation trends. Key duties and responsibilities: Manage the design process & architectural implementation from inception to delivery across all retail brands to create retail environments that deliver innovative and cutting edge customer experiences. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to create design briefs ensuring the design supports and enhances the brand, marketing, merchandising, store operations and customer experience. This includes designing floorplans, shop layouts, and detailed presentation decks. Where appropriate, work in collaboration with design firms to develop concepts. Spearhead and manage the design process and continually iterate by translating key business learnings. Support Senior Managers and General Managers in setting project timelines, budgets and prototype development. Manage samples, finishes and fixture design for new and ongoing concepts. Creating the best possible experience for our customers Understanding our brand identities and consumer behaviours Create concepts and ideas for new store design. Key duties and Responsibilities Passion for design, creativity, and innovation. Degree in architecture, interior or industrial design preferred. Minimum 10 years in retail design, store planning, architectural prototype design, or architectural project management. Store design and project management experience required. Experience in AutoCAD and Revit Strong business management skills and demonstrated ability to create and lead projects. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively. Experience in Strong understanding of design principles, trends, and the creative process. The perks we offer you: Generous discounts for you and your family across Brand Collective's entire stable of brands That’s 50% off Superdry, Reebok, Hush Puppies, Clarks, Elka Collective, Review and many more Invitations to epic sample sales Pet friendly workspace - yes, you can bring your dog to work Paid parental leave, volunteer leave, purchased leave program (ability to purchase an additional two weeks of leave per year, based on eligibility) Novated Leasing Reward and recognition program as well as generous service awards Recruitment referral incentives for permanent positions Exclusive benefits platform - access to generous savings from leading retailers like Woolworths, Amazon and Myer Learning and development – we want you to grow and get the most out of your role BC Wellness Hub - Monthly wellbeing webinars, individual coaching and an Employee Assistance Program with free access to Mental Health Professionals for when times are tough Free flu vaccines (keep the nasties away) At Brand Collective our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we We value diversity and inclusion in all forms, thus hire based on capability and performance. If you feel like your skills align with the role and company culture, apply with your current CV and Cover Letter. Brand Collective is officially recognised as a Great Place to Work