What you’ll be doing
1. Develop innovative store designs that align with brand identity, business objectives, and enhance customer experience
2. Create compelling design presentations using 3D renders, flythroughs, and mood boards for stakeholder approval
3. Plan store layouts for new openings, refurbishments, and minor works
4. Produce design packs and technical drawings for landlord approvals, planning submissions, and construction
5. Design and develop fixtures and fittings for new products and categories, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and cost
6. Maintain accurate records of store layouts, design standards, and project documentation in the central database
7. Monitor retail trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies; share insights and best practices with the team
8. Work closely with internal teams (Property, Operations, Marketing) and external partners (manufacturers, contractors) to ensure designs meet regulatory requirements and reflect design intent
9. Manage relationships with landlords and suppliers to ensure timely approvals and quality execution
What skills you’ll need
10. Strong 3D visualization skills and proficiency in design software: AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Twinmotion, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)
11. Knowledge of building regulations, planning processes, and construction methods
12. Excellent communication and presentation skills for stakeholder engagement
13. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
14. Passion for retail trends, customer experience, and sustainable design
15. Attention to detail and strong organisational skills to maintain documentation and records and manage database of drawings
What experience/ qualifications you’ll need
16. A degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
17. Proven Retail store design experience– 3-5 years
18. Experience of working with 3rd party manufacturers and fit out contractors to deliver projects on site
19. Experience of working on retail store roll out programs
Benefits:
20. 10% on target bonus
21. BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
22. From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up
23. Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more
24. 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
25. 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
26. 2 weeks carer’s leave
27. World-class training and development opportunities
28. Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
A few points to note: Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us. Don’t meet every single requirement: Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.