Store Designer
North Sydney, AU
We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. We bring together the expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, creating a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs. We craft exclusive eyewear brands Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, Persol, Costa and more, alongside esteemed licensed brands such as Tiffany & Co, Burberry, and CHANEL whilst our cutting-edge lenses Varilux and Transitions lead the industry in innovation. In Australia and New Zealand, we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands: Sunglass Hut, Oakley, OPSM, Ray-Ban and Laubman & Pank. Every day, EssilorLuxottica’s 190,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more.
Our Store Designer will oversee the design process for retail fit-outs across Sunglass Hut, OPSM, Laubman & Pank, and Oakley, coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders.
This role requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment, handling store development projects in Australia and New Zealand. Exceptional time management skills and the capacity to manage multiple projects while ensuring stakeholder alignment are crucial for success. We seek a candidate with strong problem-solving abilities and a solid understanding of space planning principles and construction methods.
Requirements for Success
- Develop a thorough understanding of each of our retail brands (brand identity, operations and merchandise) as they relate to the store design
- Create local design standards documents based on global design concepts
- Partner with our global design team in Italy, to ensure store designs meet Australian standards and local project criteria
- Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, in particular Construction, Operations, VM and Property representatives, to ensure alignment of time, cost and quality in delivering projects
- Oversee timely completion of projects, on-time deliverables, and adherence to budgets
- Produce preliminary feasibility floorplans
- Manage the engagement of external documenters, which includes review and sign off of design documentation for construction
- Produce construction level documentation packs for minor works projects
Skills & Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Interior Design, Architecture, or equivalent
- 3+ years’ experience in retail design
- A thorough knowledge of Australian Building Code and Standards
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign) experience beneficial
- Excellent communication and people management skills
- Outstanding time management and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects
- Problem solving skills while applying your understanding of space planning principles and construction methods
- Willingness to travel as required (majority day trips within Australia)
Working at EssilorLuxottica
A career with EssilorLuxottica will offer you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to develop your skills every day. Working at our head-office located in North Sydney, you will enjoy:
- A generous yearly product allowance for you to spend across our portfolio of brands
- Wellness amenities including reformer a Pilates studio, Yoga classes, Personal training and Bike storage.
- Abundance of local cafes, a major shopping centre and close to public transport facilities
- Global volunteering opportunities through our OneSight Foundation
- Wide range of career opportunities across the EssilorLuxottica network
- Complimentary full-time concierge services offering an exclusive hotel-style experience!
- Options for a hybrid working environment
To be considered for this opportunity, please click apply and send your cover letter and resume today.
As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.
We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.
We value flexibility and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.
We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other.
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