Senior Store Designer
Retail, Apparel / Fashion
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma / Degree in Interior Design, or Architecture.
- Qualifications and Experience Education:
- Minimum 7 to 8 years in retail design or similar commercial environments.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, etc.)
- Soft Skills:
- Strong creativity, attention to detail, communication, and project management capabilities
- Build your place. Build your expertise.
- Join South Africa's leading fashion retailer and become part of a business and team where consistency, expertise and long-term contribution matter.
- With over 700 stores, renowned aspirational brands and world class systems we are regarded as front-runners in this highly competitive environment.
- Truworths has an exciting opportunity available in our Store Design Department for a Senior Store Designer, based at our Truworths Head Office in Cape Town
- Key Responsibilities Store Design & Layout:
- Develop innovative store layouts and floor plans aligned with brand aesthetics and operational needs.
- Collaboration:
- Work with tenant coordinators, architects, project managers, visual display, marketing, operations, and suppliers to ensure cohesive execution.
- 3D Visualization:
- Create detailed 2D/3D drawings using AutoCAD, SketchUp, and similar tools.
- Space Planning:
- Maximize product display and optimize customer traffic flow to support sales.
- Brand Alignment:
- Ensure design consistency with brand guidelines across all locations.
- Project Management:
- Assist in the selection of materials, finishes, fixtures, flooring, and lighting that align with the design vision and budget constraints.
- Manage own project costs in line with approved budget, and timelines.
- Post-Opening Evaluation:
- Review store build, and suggest design improvements.
- Stays informed about trends in retail design and incorporate innovative ideas to keep stores fresh and engaging.
- Store Design & Layout:
- Creative, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused Able to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Passionate about retail design and innovation Motivated; driven and has the ability to work well within a team-based environment Open to learning and sharing and meets the Truworths values
- and Experience Education:
Responsibilities
- Store Design & Layout:
- Develop innovative store layouts and floor plans aligned with brand aesthetics and operational needs.
- Collaboration:
- Work with tenant coordinators, architects, project managers, visual display, marketing, operations, and suppliers to ensure cohesive execution.
- 3D Visualization:
- Create detailed 2D/3D drawings using AutoCAD, SketchUp, and similar tools.
- Space Planning:
- Maximize product display and optimize customer traffic flow to support sales.
- Brand Alignment:
- Ensure design consistency with brand guidelines across all locations.
- Project Management:
- Assist in the selection of materials, finishes, fixtures, flooring, and lighting that align with the design vision and budget constraints.
- Manage own project costs in line with approved budget, and timelines.
- Post-Opening Evaluation:
- Review store build, and suggest design improvements.
- Stays informed about trends in retail design and incorporate innovative ideas to keep stores fresh and engaging.
