Store Planning & Design Manager

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring strong retail design capability, confident leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively across a broad stakeholder group. You’ll be comfortable balancing creative thinking with practical delivery, ensuring design outcomes are commercially sound, well documented and delivered to a high standard.

You will also bring:

Experience leading, empowering and managing a design-focused team.

Strong understanding and application of retail design and architectural principles.

Knowledge of planning requirements and current construction methods.

Excellent time management, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.

Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.

Proficiency in BCA and DDA standards.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

A collaborative approach, with the confidence to work independently when required.

Adaptability and discipline when working across multiple projects, priorities and timeframes.

At David Jones, our purpose is to inspire like no other . We are committed to creating a thriving culture where our people can do their best work as individuals and as teams.

Our cultural foundations guide how we work together:

Customer Obsessed We are curious to understand our customers and build long-term relationships. We are dedicated to delivering seamless, inspiring solutions as one team.

Empowered We trust each other to act with integrity, value our unique skillsets and take accountability for our decisions. We learn from challenges, take action and celebrate success together.

Inclusive We care for our people, customers, partners and community by creating an environment built on belonging and respect. We embrace diverse ideas and are committed to sustainability and responsibility for our planet.

Innovative We constantly seek new and better ways to inspire. We listen, seek feedback and have the courage to challenge the status quo, contributing to the ongoing success and legacy of David Jones.

You are a commercially minded design leader with a passion for creating inspiring retail environments. You enjoy working with multiple stakeholders, balancing creative design with operational delivery, and leading a team to produce high-quality outcomes.

You’re highly organised, solutions-focused and confident working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly. Most importantly, you bring a collaborative mindset and a strong eye for detail, ensuring every design outcome reflects the David Jones standard.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of store design at David Jones, working across exciting projects that shape how customers experience our brand.

If you’re ready to lead, collaborate and deliver inspiring retail design outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.