Design Manager

Since 2024, 7-Eleven Australia has joined 7-Eleven international to be part of the biggest retail network across the world, represented in 20 countries with over 84,000 stores. We have bold plans in Australia and a lot of opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a growing retailer with a global footprint.

Firstly, what we offer you! 

• Work Your Way. Enjoy the perfect balance of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration—get the best of both worlds

• Make a Difference. Take a paid day off each year to volunteer for a cause you’re passionate about

• Fuel Your Day. Enjoy free 7-Eleven coffee and snacks in the office—because great ideas start with great coffee

• Family Comes First. Get up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer and up to 4 weeks for concurrent leave, so you can focus on what matters most

• Grow Without Limits. Access unlimited LinkedIn Learning courses and invest in your personal and professional development 

We are human centred organisation and our people are at the core of everything we do. This is a true place to learn and grow whilst developing your career. Through our agile structure, we enable our employees to drive their own work with a lot of autonomy, and very importantly - have fun along the way! We have reimagined what work means for our people and, with a focus on agile innovation, our exciting new way of working is designed to increase collaboration, provide greater flexibility, and deliver rewarding, new career opportunities.

Key Responsibilities 

Project Design Leadership 

• Act as a subject matter expert during concept design, schematic design, and construction documentation stages. 

• Assist with feasibility design and store layouts using Revit software. 

• Complete store walks, site assessments and review and signoff all concept designs. 

• Ensure our external signage partner has all signage disciplines delivered to our specification and Australian Standards (Architectural, Mech, Elec, Hydraulics). 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Work closely with Design Managers, Project Managers, Property Managers, Development Managers, and external consultants to ensure quality and consistency. 

• Present and communicate standards, innovate and provide solutions for all projects across our Fuel and Merch Only network. 

Standards Governance 

• Communicate design changes and our efficiencies to our internal team, namly our Standards & BIM Manager. 

• Review and approve all design documentation for compliance with 7-Eleven’s brand, operational requirements, and local codes. 

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Operations, Merchandising, Safety & Sustainability) to ensure evolving needs are reflected in store design as per standards. 

What You’ll Bring 

• Tertiary qualifications in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field 

• Significant years’ experience as a Standards Manager, Design Manager, or Digital Delivery role within retail, commercial, or similar sectors. 

• Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD and BIM 360 / ACC. 

• Strong understanding of Australian building codes, standards, and local planning regulations. 

• Experience managing design standards and using digital asset libraries. 

Desirable (but not essential): 

• Familiarity with retail operations, customer experience design, and convenience store workflows. 

• Experience working in fast-paced, multi-site rollout environments (QSR or Retail). 

Please apply now!