Retail Development Designer

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At Fantastic Furniture, we believe that people are our superpower. As a leading Australian furniture retailer, we're committed to creating an engaging and supportive work environment that drives our success. When you join us, you are joining a fun (yes, be prepared for a dress up or two), authentic and passionate team that are committed to being learners, collaborators and change makers.

Are you a creative and detail-oriented designer with a passion for retail? Join our dynamic national support office team based in Chullora as a **Retail Development Designer** and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our retail spaces

**About the Role**:
As a Retail Development Designer, you will be an integral part of our project management team, responsible for preparing design and certification documentation for new stores and renovations. You will support our Retail Project Managers and Design team with various project tasks, ensuring our retail spaces are both functional and visually appealing.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Design Documentation**: Prepare in-house design documentation for new and refurbished retail and warehouse projects.
- **Project Support**: Assist Project Managers with design-related tasks and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- **Compliance**: Coordinate and prepare Development Applications (DA), Complying Development Consent (CDC), and Occupation Certificate (OC) documentation.
- **Visual Merchandising**: Integrate visual merchandising furniture and fixtures layouts into design projects.
- **Safety Culture**: Promote and embed a safety culture within the team, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.

**What We're Looking For**:

- **Experience**: Approximately 3 years in a similar design role. Current qualification in Architecture/Building Design/Drafting.
- **Skills**: Proficiency in CAD and MS Office and Adobe Illustrator software, solid knowledge of DA, CDC, and OC processes, and a good awareness of relevant legislation (WHS, BCA, NCC).
- **Attributes**: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, self-motivated, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build relationships and work effectively in a team.
- **Eye for detail**: Maintain and update internal business records to ensure all sides documents (plans and project related documentation) is up to date.

Why it's fantastic to join us
- **Welcoming teams**: We work together to make a positive difference in our customer's lives at home. You'll be part of an inclusive, fun and supportive team culture.
- **Stay safe and healthy**: Your well-being matters to us. We offer a range of health and wellness programs to help you stay at your best, both physically and mentally, including discounts on health insurances.
- **Our products in your home**: Enjoy exclusive discounts on our Fantastic Furniture products. We believe in sharing the perks with our team and making your home even more fabulous.
- **Blend work and life**: We work with our teams to make sure we can both support them, as well as offer the opportunity to stay connected to their teams.
- **Building Careers**: We're committed to your growth. Career opportunities can lead you into leadership roles or you can build your skills across departments.
- **Free onsite parking**: We have loads of free parking available.
- **Snacks**:Who doesn't love a great choice of healthy snacks to munch on - our support office kitchen is always buzzing and well - stocked
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- Fantastic Furniture is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._
- Fantastic Furniture is committed to responding to every applicant. We look forward to hearing from you_