We are looking for a Junior Store Designer to join Team OB in our Support Office.
As a Junior Store Designer at OB, you will help create visually exciting and memorable new retail spaces. Using a strong attention to detail and a drive to understand how things are made, you will be instrumental in designing and developing new display fixtures and fittings, demonstrating a deep understanding of our products and how best to display them.
Reporting to the Store Design Manager, you will work closely with senior members of the business including the Head of Store Design, Art Director, and the Visual Merchandising team, sharing knowledge, creative vision, and expertise to deliver successful designs for new and existing stores across the UK.
You will be organized and able to work across multiple projects simultaneously, assisting the team in a wide range of tasks throughout all stages of the project lifecycle—from initial concept and mood boards to construction on site and final handover to the Retail team.
Our Support Office is based in Tolworth, near Chessington, just a 30-minute journey from London Waterloo. We offer hybrid working with a split of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, and are open to flexible working arrangements.
About us… At Oliver Bonas (OB), our values of Work Hard, Play Hard & Be Kind are central to everything we do. Collaboration, imagination, curiosity, and teamwork are key to our success, and everyone plays a part in making OB a special place to work. We foster a playful and positive environment, encouraging a fun and optimistic atmosphere.
Our team is confident, creative, and unafraid to challenge convention to find solutions. We take accountability for our actions, always with kindness and humility.
About the role… An OB Junior Store Designer will:
* Assist with surveying existing retail spaces and compile an up-to-date CAD library.
* Support the creation of detailed design drawing packs for internal approval and statutory submissions.
* Work with the Store Design Manager & Head of Store Design on fixture designs and concepts.
* Detail designs for manufacturing, working with fabricators to ensure feasibility.
* Attend site visits and oversee installation of fixtures.
* Assist with placing orders with OB clients.
* Build strong relationships with store rollout teams, shop fitting suppliers, and aim to expand our supplier base.
Requirements:
* Relevant experience in a creative retail role.
* Proficiency or willingness to learn programs such as Vectorworks 2D/3D, Sketchup, Adobe Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, and Microsoft Office.
* Strong attention to detail and understanding of manufacturing processes.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Affinity with the OB brand and understanding of customer needs.
* Enthusiasm, self-confidence, and motivation.
* Creative thinking with a commercial mindset.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion… We are committed to making OB a place where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. We welcome all applicants, especially those from Black, Asian, and Mixed Heritage communities. We are a Disability Confident employer. More about our ED&I commitments can be found on our website.
Additional responsibilities…
* Demonstrate commercial awareness related to shop fit and fixture design.
* Research current trends, attend trade shows, and manage our materials library.
Bonas Benefits:
* Generous employee discount up to 50%.
* Access to 24-hour employee assistance program.
* Flexible holiday entitlement (30 days, increasing with service).
* Profit-related bonus scheme.
* Auto-enrolment into pension plan.
* Access to onsite gym.
* Cycle to work scheme.
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