Creative Director of Childcare Environments
1 week ago
Design Leadership Role
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of childcare centres, with 34 centres operating across Victoria and Western Australia, and over 80 more in development.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in bridging the gap between creative design and construction delivery, ensuring that our centres meet high standards for aesthetics, tenant experience, and cost outcomes.
About the Job:
- Review and refine plans to ensure alignment with our brand and vision
- Balance design requirements with buildability and cost constraints
- Ensure spaces are welcoming, safe, and functional for children, educators, and families
- Manage inputs from external consultants and stakeholders
- Provide design input to support feasibility studies and budgeting
- Identify risks in design documentation and propose practical solutions
- Ensure all designs meet childcare-specific regulations, building codes, and Australian Standards
- Integrate compliance considerations early in the design process
- Work directly with our teams to ensure centres meet operational needs
- Engage with external stakeholders to deliver tenant-focused design
- Champion our brand identity through thoughtful and consistent design
About You:
- Qualification in Architecture, Drafting, Design, or similar field
- Strong understanding of construction processes and cost implications of design choices
- Experience reviewing and refining design drawings for commercial, educational, or childcare projects
- Ability to liaise confidently with consultants, builders, and stakeholders
- Commercially minded, with an eye for detail and passion for high-quality design
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to balance cost and outcomes
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