Job Description
Yo-Chi is looking for an experienced Design Manager to lead our in-house design team and shape the look and feel of every Yo-Chi store. From new venue fit-outs to refurbishments across our growing network, you'll own the design process end-to-end - from initial site inspection and design concept through to construction, while managing a small team of designers and working closely with our Projects & Property Director.
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This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can spot the finest detail while never losing sight of the bigger brand picture - someone equally comfortable mentoring a team as they are reviewing a construction drawing set.
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Key Responsibilities
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Team Leadership
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Manage and mentor a team of four designers, providing clear direction, feedback, and development support
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Review and refine team members' role scope and task ownership to ensure clarity and accountability across the team
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Support less experienced team members in building technical skills, particularly around tender and construction drawing review
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Design Direction
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Partner with the Brand Director to align on approved designs and shape the future design direction of the brand
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Define the scope and design direction for store refurbishments
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Oversee initial floor plan development and review
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Conduct thorough reviews of tender and construction drawing sets to ensure design integrity and buildability
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Visit sites to inspect design execution against approved plans and brand standards, particularly for recent or complex venues
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Coordinate with international design consultants where required for specific projects
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Project Management
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Review design costings in partnership with the cost
consultant/quantity
surveyor (QS)
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Conduct comparative costing and finishes analysis across the venue portfolio to maintain design consistency and cost control
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Manage relationships with, and output of, external design consultants
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Provide weekly programme updates to the CEOn
What We're Looking For
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5-8+ years' design experience, with proven experience managing and developing a team
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Strong background in retail, hospitality, or multi-site fit-out design
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Confident reviewing and interpreting tender and construction drawing sets
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Solid working knowledge of site conditions and building services - including mechanical, plumbing, structural, and electrical & how these impact design and buildability
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Experience managing design budgets, costings, and external consultants
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Strong eye for finishes, materials, and brand consistency across a multi-site portfolio
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A cooperative approach, comfortable working closely with brand, project, and operations stakeholders
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📌 Design Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Yo-Chi Frozen Yogurt
📍 New South Wales