For over 35 years, Aesop has carefully cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment in which our employees are supported and encouraged to thrive. As a global retail organisation, we offer professional development and advancement opportunities to complement career goals and aspirations.

We aim to strike the right balance between people, planet and profit, actively reducing our footprint on the planet that generously sustains us. So far, this journey has led us to become a certified B Corp. We are committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive society.

Aesop is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at Work180: Aesop - Work180 Endorsed Employer.

Role Purpose

Aesop are seeking a creative minded and delivery focused ANZ Retail Design and Development Manager to join our Retail team operating with a hybrid working pattern, based at our brand new office in Collingwood.

Reporting to Head of R etail ANZ, Regional Retail Design & Development Manager will lead the function overseeing the delivery of new stores, store refurbishments and maintenance for our ANZ growing portfolio including ~44 stores, 2 corporate offices and a R&D centre .

You will manage a team of Architectural, Maintenance and Projects Coordinators and collaborate with internal and external stakeholder to deliver best outcomes .

Key responsibilities (not limited to)

• Managing and developing 3 direct reports

• Project Management

• Work with external and internal Architects to execute new spaces and minor works , from concept to openings – taking a lead in tender process and con s truction ,

• Be main point of contact with all external consultants and contractors involved in a project Architects, documenters, lighting consultants, engineers, building surveyors, etc.

• Have an overview of timing and budgets for all new spaces in ANZ region, regularly reporting project status and any risks

• Negotiate with landlords when needed to ensure the site is suitable for Aesop store

• Design Management

• Manage external architects in concept & drawings phases, collate stakeholders’ feedback, procure samples and costings, support in preparation of creative brief

• Review concepts and design drawings to ensure design align with Aesop requirements and operational outcomes, as well as identifying any risks to budget and timing.

• Localise the design to ensure the commercial and customer requirements are align to architecture of a store

• Construction Management

• Engage all relevant consultants, to ensure projects are inclusive and compliant – builder surveyors, engineers, etc.

• Work with mall landlords, on integration of services into Aesop design – ensure drawings and works schedule fits within Aesop timing and budget expectations.

• Work with preferred Aesop contractors and tender process for all new spaces

• Prepare tender cost-analysis

• Manage the construction from start to opening

What’s on Offer
We take a holistic approach to employment, promoting professional development, career, employee wellbeing initiatives and encouraging deep connections with the local community through the Aesop Foundation, volunteering and matched giving programs. Employee benefits include:

• Flexible, hybrid working pattern - we balance office-based in-person collaboration with remote working

• Generous product discount , up to 50% and bi-annual complimentary product allocation

• Home office set-up reimbursements

• Paid volunteering allowance for all employees and paid 24 weeks parental leave for primary carer

• Short term incentive bonus programs to reward performance

• Suite of options to aid development, including complimentary access to all LinkedIn Learning, in-house Product and Core skills training and study support opportunities

• Access to employee assistance programs and complimentary subscription to Headspace mindfulness app

• Team lunches, sponsored social clubs, team events, and celebrations

View some of our benefits and policies through https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/aesop

What we are looking for

• Solid e xperience in a similar role including project and construction management

• Experience in project managing and delivering retail spaces from tender to opening

• Retail design knowledge

• Experience leading , motivating and developing a team

• Passion for creative and eye for detail , ability to read architect plans and manage them to delivery

• A bility to confidently balance and influence stakeholders needs

• Strong communicator with desire to deliver the quality outcomes

• Proven ability to build genuine r elationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Understanding of the ANZ retail landscape and leading practices

Aesop is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting inclusion for all with the belief that diversity, inclusion and belonging plays an important role in the success of our organisation. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact our TA team on talentacquisition@aesop.com

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