Manager Retail Architecture (Remote)

Manager Retail Architecture | Foot Locker | Australia

About Foot Locker: 

Foot Locker, Inc. is a leading footwear and apparel retailer that unlocks the “inner sneakerhead” in all of us. With approximately 2,700 retail stores in 29 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and a franchised store presence in the Middle East and Asia, Foot Locker, Inc. has a strong history of sneaker authority that sparks discovery and ignites the power of sneaker culture through its portfolio of brands, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos. 

About the role

This role is responsible for scoping and developing detailed technical drawings and managing various types of brand-specific store design projects for each location from inception to completion.  A key accountability is the requirement to meet all design related project schedule milestone dates and budget thresholds across the project life cycle through to store opening set up support.
Using your exceptional experience in working across functions (Store Construction, Visual Merchandising, Customer Experience, Space Planning and Marketing), you will originate and develop appropriate site-specific design development (DD) packages and solutions for all divisions.

What is involved

• Be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) across all divisions, and accountable for the communication of changes to projects, architectural master sets and global store design brand standards (and updates) to key stakeholders. In addition, the point of contact for project managers on all store design related matters.
• Manage and chair the weekly design review meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Present designs to internal design team and internal clients/leadership ensuring consistency of the design concept. 
• Support the education and communication to cross functional team members on new Global Store Design brand specific standards and guidelines.
• Responsible for the delivery of store layouts and schemes based on project requirements and code issues related to the design concept, as well as direct negotiation with landlords. 
• Adhere to stringent reinvestment strategies ensuring compliance and provide advice and expertise to external stakeholders and in-house entities regarding space planning ensuring brand standards.

About you

• Qualification in Interior or Architectural Design.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in retail store design (a global brand is a bonus).
• Experience developing interior design concepts, preparing working drawings, interior plans and construction documents, and researching fixtures, furniture and equipment options.
• High Proficiency with AutoCAD and Adobe suite. 
• 3D Rendering skills (experience using Sketch Up is a bonus)
• Ability to hand sketch and clearly markup design drawings.
• Strong knowledge/understanding/execution with regards to technical skills detailing, engineering and mechanical, electrical & plumbing (MEP).
• Knowledge of retail codes / legislation / standards to ensure compliance.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within teams setting a high standard for self and others. 
• Articulate, with highly effective written and verbal communication skills.

What’s in it for you

• Annual performance-based bonus
• A flexible hybrid working environment 
• Excellent staff discounts on Foot Locker products – Nike, Adidas, ASICS and many more!
• Free on-site parking
• Access for you and your immediately family to our Employee Assistance Program 
• Free access to Wellhub (Gympass)
• An inclusive and supportive team culture.

If this opportunity is of interest to you, click the ‘Apply’ button below including a cover letter addressing the ‘About you’ criteria and up-to-date resume.

Please note this is a local position. To be considered for this role, we will require you to either be an Australian citizen or already possess the right to legally work within Australia (reciprocal national work rights, a valid visa / work permit for Australia).

Foot Locker is an equal opportunity employer.

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