Retail Store Designer

**Benefits and perks**
- A vibrant and fun office culture - 1pm knock off's on Fridays
- Great channel of succession and huge pipeline for career development with a growing brand
- Epic staff discounts on our product plus other businesses we've built strong community partnerships with
- EAP to support our team wellbeing
- You're our biggest asset - start smashing your goals to be 1% better every day with complimentary access to our book library via Audible, and purposeful personal/professional development forums
- Access to our in-house gym and regular weekly free team member exclusive training sessions
- Sweat with the community - allowances to network with (and workout with) fitness partners

**Our story**

LSKD is an Australian-owned and operated brand that prides itself in producing high-quality functional sportswear with a street aesthetic. Ever since our formation we've never been content settling for the norm; we're constantly evolving and challenging the status quo, inspired by the restless few who influence style, shape the future and strive to be 1% better everyday

**The day to day**

The LSKD Store Designer role is responsible for delivering innovative and cost-effective store designs that enhance community experience while maintaining brand consistency. The Store Designer will be involved in the end-to-end design process, from initial scoping through to final execution, ensuring designs align with business objectives, budget, and quality standards. You will come up with innovative world-class concepts that will push boundaries and challenge the status quo

**Store Design & Development**:

- Create sophisticated, innovative, functional, and cost-effective store designs that reflect the LSKD brand identity and enhance community experience.
- Lead the end-to-end store design process, including concept development, space planning, fixture design, and material selection.
- Produce high-quality design documentation, including CAD drawings, 3D renderings, and mood boards.
- Ensure all designs comply with building codes, accessibility standards, and company guidelines while maintaining our brand aesthetic.

**Project Management & Collaboration**:

- Conduct site visits and provide guidance during store fit-outs to ensure brand design intent is met.
- Work closely with the Store Development and Property team, ensuring design feasibility, budget alignment, and timely execution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams and external consultants, including Operations, Visual Merchandising, and Brand teams, to bring store designs to life.
- Manage relationships with external consultants, architects, and suppliers to optimise design outcomes.

**Cost & Quality Considerations**:

- Balance creativity and aesthetics with cost efficiency and quality standards, ensuring stores are designed to budget without compromising brand integrity.
- Source and recommend appropriate materials and fixtures while maintaining high-quality, premium finishes.
- Continuously explore innovative design solutions, including integrating technology such as digital displays, smart fitting rooms, and high-end lighting to improve community in store experience, store aesthetics and operational efficiency.
- Create a framework for different store types and gradings of stores.

**What will you embody?**
- The Ideal Team Player: You are Hungry, Humble and Smart
- Ability to travel - we're opening lots of stores, and you'll get to see some great places
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills—attention to detail is a must
- A quick decision maker that uses all information available
- Adaptable: Thrives in uncertainty and can change priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Resilience: Remains persistent, positive and above the line; recovers quickly from setbacks
- Ability to build trust and credibility at all levels of the organisation
- Strong understanding of the Australian and New Zealand market
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments

**To give you the edge**:

- A degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Retail Management, or a related field is ideal
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- A keen eye for detail, aesthetics, and customer-centric design.
- Proven experience in store or retail design, with a strong portfolio showcasing past projects.

**So what do you need to get the gig?