Design Manager

About Rawson Group:

For over 45 years, Rawson Group has helped thousands of Australians make their dream home a reality, taking pride in our beautiful designs and quality build. From humble beginnings in country NSW, we have grown to be one of the largest and most trusted builders and land developers in NSW and the ACT.

About the role:

Join Rawson Group as a Design Manager where you will play a pivotal role leading the development continual optimisation of Class 1 Home dwelling residential product designs. Ensuring alignment with customer needs, market trends, and operational requirements. This role is responsible for managing the existing design library, driving innovation through collaboration with Sales and key stakeholders, and overseeing the end-to-end design process - from initial client brief and concept development to display home execution and documentation delivery. The role also supports project conversion through tender input and ensures design compliance, feasibility, and timely production. The successful candidate will have the ability to nurture client relationships, refine design outcomes, and contribute to the strategic growth of the product offering. Does this sound like You? If so, We would like to hear from you 

Why Join Us?

More than a place to work, Rawson Group is a place to grow. Join our team and you'll be rewarded with:

• Hybrid work balance of Wednesday & Friday WFH
• Discount on home builds and land packages
• Paid Parental Leave
• Optional 5 weeks paid leave
• Friendly, social and collaborative team environment
• Company Wide Reward and Recognition Platform, where points are redeemable for cash vouchers or days off
• Recruitment Referral Program - up to $5000
• Access to our employee assistance program for you and your family
   

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage our existing library of master designs, updating, innovating & optimising as required
• Manage and mentor a team of designers to achieve consistent and compliant designs in a timely manner
• Partner with Sales Teams to obtain design briefs, innovate and establish the pipeline of upcoming work
• Manage all aspects of new product designs into the Rawson library 
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver timely projects for our display home designs
• Problem solve and work cross functionally with internal teams to ensure designs meet requirements

About You:

Experience:

• Strong 3D documentation skills. Revit and Enscape preferred
• High level communication, influencing and negotiation skills in stakeholder management to achieve positive outcomes
• Well-developed problem-solving skills, structured and analytical thinker
• Ability to drive, coach and share knowledge with design team to upskill and resolve issues
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Project management and time management experience
• Ability to identify and document business processes and system improvements

Qualifications:

Tertiary:

• Formal qualifications in architecture or building design

Professional:

• Minimum 10 years' experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of architectural design, detailing, building materials, residential construction techniques, cost, Australian Standards and building legislation
• Knowledge of Class 1 residential home dwelling construction processes and contracts
• Experience on construction sites preferred

Everyone belongs at Rawson Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are key to realising our purpose of building better together. We recognise all individuals, regardless of their gender, cultural origin, LGBTQIA+, disability, or neurodiversity and acknowledge that those from underrepresented groups may face unique challenges in the job application process. We encourage all candidates to apply - your unique experiences and perspectives is what makes us great. Please reach out to us, if you have any accessibility requirements throughout the application process - we will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals to ensure a smooth application process. 

What next?

If you're ready to grow your career with us, Apply Now