Design Manager

Together, we can do great things

We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation.

We’re one of Australia’s largest property groups, managing $35 billion worth of assets across the country.

Our sustainable returns from investments come from focusing on what matters most to customers — a great experience and doing good. Every day, our people are driving positive impact for people, place and planet. They’re inquisitive, pioneering industry firsts and pushing new ideas to deliver exceptional outcomes.

This passion and expertise creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.

Come join us.

The role

Due to growth and volume of work, we are currently seeking the services of a Design Manager to join the GPT retail team on a 18 month fixed term contract.

The focus of this role is to ensure the presentation and functional quality of all stores in the our assigned centres are of the highest possible standards.

This position must ensure a business-driven design solution with an effective and demonstrable balance between the commercial and the creative.

What you will be doing

• Working with our tenants, their designers and other stakeholders from the design concept brief through to commencement of fit out, ensuring GPT’s Environmentally Sustainable Design initiatives, minimum design standards and issues relating directly to their individual tenancies are considered.
• Completing design approvals of new and renewed retail builds/ fit outs for stores at our assets
• Building relationships with Asset and Development Teams and ensure consistency of design throughout the portfolio, in line with GPT fit out and style guides
• Following the internal design approval process within the established program
• Contributing design ideas, inspiration and information to the rest of the team, influencing great design outcomes across the portfolio

What makes you stand out

You will need to be tertiary qualified and have several years’ experience within a similar role or interior design within the Retail sector, coupled with excellent communications skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.

Your ability to effectively work autonomously, take ownership of tasks and can prioritise multiple projects.

You will have sound knowledge of design, construction process, project management and building services understanding as well as proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

This contract would suit a team player who is passionate about good design principles and wants to broaden and grow their career in a challenging and fast paced environment.

What makes us stand out

We value our people

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and generous leave options.
• Experience market-leading parental leave benefits including 22 weeks paid leave for either carer and childcare allowance once you return to work.
• Embrace diverse and challenging career opportunities, supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team committed to your growth.
• Engage in comprehensive Wellbeing programs and benefit from market-leading policies and support tailored to diverse needs.
• Be recognised by peers through nomination awards and take part in our generous Employee Referral Program.

We know the power of a great experience

• Ranked 5th in the 2024 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
• Achieved number 2 real estate company in S&P Global Sustainability Assessment.
• Earned a silver ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
• Awarded our fifth consecutive Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in 2023-2025.
• Accredited Family Inclusive Workplace™.
• Committed to our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Everyone counts

GPT offers an inclusive workplace culture and embraces people with diverse perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds. 

Let’s get started

If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Go for it!

Click on “Apply” to submit your application and Mandy from the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.