Brand Designer at Clicks Group

Introduction

• We are seeking to appoint a Brand Designer to support our Store Design department within Clicks Retailers. This role be based at Clicks Head Office in Woodstock , Cape Town reporting to the Store Design Manager.

Job description

Job Purpose:

• Clicks is on the hunt for a talented Brand Designer, to design and deliver on design briefs within agreed budgets, time frames through the effective coordination of resources, aligned to the brand objectives.

Job Objectives:

• To interpret the needs of the brand with regards to various building and promotional requirements to ensure optimal store layout to drive excellent customer experience in store
• To translate all requirements in terms of look and feel and ensure they meet brand image, while keeping in line with budgetary requirements.
• To interpret brand briefs and present workable solutions to meet budget, project timelines and maintain expected overall build quality.
• Keep the communication lines open with Landlords, contractors, architects, and shopfitters.
• To continuously monitor progress and ensure that briefs are adhered to by various stakeholders.
• To ensure that learning’s are applied to new projects and implemented effectively where necessary.
• To analyse and review all completed work per project with relevant stakeholders by means of feedback to understand possible improvements and action change where necessary.
• To up-skill and mentor junior staff on areas of development to drive competence where necessary.
• To perform adhoc research on industry trends, retail store design and related legislation when required
• Driving new initiatives/ concepts from conception to development.
• Dive deep into the shopfitting and construction process-understanding how everything fits together, creating and holding the detail drawings in line with the brand identity.
• Visit sites regularly-you'll be out in the field, not just behind a desk

Minimum requirements

Job Knowledge:

• Design ergonomics
• Design jargon
• Knowledge of building regulations and industry standards
• Solid proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD.
• Business procedures and policies (structure)

Job Related Skills:

• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Application skills (technical)
• Management skills
• Finance related skills (basic)
• Computer skills
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

Job Experience:

• Essential: Min 5 years retail store design experience
• Essential: 5 years’ experience of working with external contractors
• Essential: 3 years Revit BIM experience
• Desirable: 3 years’ experience in working with operations, merchandise and marketing departments
• Desirable: 3 years’ experience working with and mentoring junior staff

 Education:

• Essential: Matric
• Essential: National Diploma in Interior Design or Architectural Draughting or similar/relevant
• Essential Subjects: Building, Construction and Design
• Desirable: IID/SACCAP membership

Competency Requirements:

Essential

• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Creating and Innovating
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Relating and Networking
• Planning and Organising
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Persuading and Influencing
• Applying Expertise and Technology

 Desirable

• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Learning and Researching
• Working with People
• Adapting and Responding to Change

Apply by: 23 November 2025