Design Manager
7-Eleven · Akron
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 big growth plans in Australia and a lot of opportunity for someone who wants to be part of ever growing retailer with a global footprint.
Firstly, what we offer you!
- Vibrant Open Office in Richmond. Work in a dynamic, collaborative space that sparks creativity
- 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
- Stay Social & Connected. Join our Social Club and Open Committee for regular events, celebrations, and fun activities
- Grow Without Limits. Access unlimited LinkedIn Learning courses and invest in your personal and professional development
The role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Design Manager to join our Design team based in Melbourne. The role is critical in ensuring the consistency, efficiency, and quality of our store development projects through the execution and deliver 7-Eleven’s design standards and practices.
The Design Manager will work closely with our internal teams such as property and construction as well as external stakeholders such as architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants to ensure our store designs meet the 7-Eleven brief and standards.
This hire also carries our BIM Manager responsibilities, supporting the Revit/BIM environment, model standards, and digital delivery across the store network.
Please note this role will commence in January, 2027.
Key Responsibilities include
Project Design
- 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, namely our Standards Manager and Design managers.
- 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’s in your toolkit?
- Tertiary qualifications in BIM ,Architecture, Engineering , or related field
- Experience as a BIM 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.
- Formal BIM qualification or accreditation, and the ability to author and maintain BIM Execution Plans, model standards, and family/template libraries.
- Demonstrated experience managing model coordination, clash detection, and data quality.
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).
At 7-Eleven our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace that fosters inclusion and celebrates diversity. We strive to make every single 7-Eleven team member feel heard, valued, and respected no matter who they are or what diverse characteristics reflect their unique identity. We are proud to be a Diversity Council Australia Inclusive Employer 2025-2026 and Gold Accredited with the Australian Workplace Equity Index.
At 7-Eleven, we are committed to ensuring that all prospective employees have the opportunity to perform at their best throughout our recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support an inclusive and accessible experience, please contact us for a confidential discussion at peoplesupport@7eleven.com.au.
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