About the Company

Our client is a Melbourne-born hospitality group behind some of Australia’s best-known sports bar, pub and restaurant brands. They have venues nationally and a steady pipeline of recent venues, refurbishments and fit-outs. The Role

This is a client-side Design Management role. External architects handle the documentation. You’re the client, which means you set the brief, direct the team and make the design calls.
Write design briefs, then appoint and direct architects, interior designers and consultants
Lead venues from concept through design development to documentation
Produce test-fits, feasibility layouts, 3D models and presentations
Select and specify materials, finishes, lighting and FF&E; that suit the brand and can handle a busy venue
Review and approve design documentation against brand, operational and code requirements
Value-manage designs to bring construction costs down without losing the design intent
Resolve design issues and RFIs during construction, with regular site walks
Work with kitchen and bar contractors on back-of-house layouts
Present to senior leadership and franchise partners
Occasional interstate travel to existing and current venues





About You
7–10 years in architecture, interior architecture or interior design
Must have project experience in hospitality, retail or commercial fit-out
Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture or Interior Design
Revit or AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and Enscape, Lumion or similar
You can turn design intent into buildable, cost-conscious solutions
You’re comfortable running meetings and presenting to senior management
Robust communication and stakeholder management skills.
A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to manage multiple projects.

What’s on Offer
Up to $130k package
Project bonuses
Southbank office with 1 day a week from home
Real ownership of design outcomes across a national portfolio
Structured induction, including time in-venue to learn how the business runs
A mix of new builds, refurbishments and fit-outs

To apply, please click on the appropriate link below. For a confidential discussion, email Chris Walker at @bluestonerecruitment.com You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted.

📌 Design Manager Developer Side / Hospitality Projects Melbourne
🏢 Bluestone Recruitment
📍 Melbourne