Peter Jackson Menswear | Abbotsford, Melbourne

Peter Jackson is an Australian-owned menswear brand with a proud history dating back to 1948. From our beginnings in Melbourne, we have grown into one of Australia’s leading menswear retailers, with a national store network and a reputation built on quality tailoring, innovative design and exceptional service.

As the business continues to grow and evolve, we are investing in the next generation of the Peter Jackson retail experience. We’re now seeking a passionate and hands-on Store Designer to join our team on an initial six-month contract and play a key role in shaping how our brand comes to life in-store.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded and creatively driven designer who enjoys working in a fast-moving retail environment and taking projects from an initial concept through to delivery.

Store Designer – Six-Month Contract

Working hybrid in Abbotsford head office and remotely, you will lead and coordinate the end-to-end design process across new stores, refurbishments and store enhancement projects throughout Australia. In the down time, bringing previously drawn shops into CAD.

You’ll work closely with our directors, internal teams, the landlord's RDM, shopfitters, and other project stakeholders to create retail environments that reflect the Peter Jackson brand and shopping experience.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone who can balance robust creative thinking with the practical requirements of delivering stores.

Key responsibilities

- Develop store concepts and layouts that bring the Peter Jackson brand and customer experience to life.




- Coordinate and manage store designs in line with brand standards, approved budgets, project timelines and operational requirements.
- Use CAD as the primary design tool to develop concept packs, layouts and supporting documentation.
- Brief and manage external builders, engineers, consultants and other design partners to ensure documentation aligns with approved concepts.
- Manage the design documentation process, including drawing reviews, revisions, approvals and alignment with project scope.
- Work closely with Leasing, Project Management, landlords, shopfitters, certifiers and relevant authorities to support successful project delivery.
- Review shopfitter pricing and identify value-engineering opportunities without compromising the overall design intent.
- Assist during construction and provide practical design solutions where site-specific issues arise.
- Keep key stakeholders informed about store works, refurbishment programs, timelines and any potential project impacts.
- Help improve Peter Jackson’s store design standards, documentation and processes to deliver greater consistency and efficiency across the network.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

- Previous experience in retail, hospitality or commercial interior design.
- Robust proficiency in Revit and CAD,



with Adobe Creative Suite experience also highly regarded.
- Experience developing concepts and translating them into practical, detailed and commercially viable store designs.
- A strong understanding of construction documentation, specifications, materials and finishes.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams, consultants, landlords and contractors.
- Strong project coordination, organisation and time-management skills.
- A proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects.
- A keen creative eye, balanced by a clear understanding of budgets, timelines and operational requirements.
- Confidence working in a fast-paced and evolving retail environment.

Why join Peter Jackson?

This is an opportunity to have a direct influence on the next chapter of an established Australian brand.

You’ll work closely with the decision-makers in our business and have the freedom to contribute ideas, challenge existing thinking and see your concepts progress from the drawing board to completed stores.

Peter Jackson remains proudly Australian-owned and family-run. We value practical thinking, creativity, collaboration and people who take ownership of their work. Our environment is fast-moving, hands-on and focused on delivering strong outcomes without unnecessary layers.

This is an initial six-month contract-based hybrid role at our Abbotsford head office and from home, with the opportunity to work across a varied pipeline of new stores, refurbishments, and retail improvement projects.

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