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Listing reference: click_022669Listing status: OnlineApply by: 23 November 2025Position SummaryIndustry: Wholesale & Retail TradeJob category: Other: Design, Architecture and PropertyLocation: Cape TownContract: PermanentEE position: YesAbout Our CompanyClicks GroupIntroductionWe 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 DescriptionJob 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 ObjectivesTo 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 storeTo 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 requiredDriving 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 RequirementsJob Knowledge:Design ergonomicsDesign jargonKnowledge of building regulations and industry standardsSolid proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD. Business procedures and policies (structure)Job Related SkillsCommunication skills (verbal and written)Application skills (technical)Management skillsFinance related skills (basic)Computer skillsAttention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.Job ExperienceEssential: Min 5 years retail store design experienceEssential: 5 years’ experience of working with external contractorsEssential: 3 years Revit BIM experience Desirable: 3 years’ experience in working with operations, merchandise and marketing departmentsDesirable: 3 years’ experience working with and mentoring junior staffEducationEssential: MatricEssential: National Diploma in Interior Design or Architectural Draughting or similar/relevantEssential Subjects: Building, Construction and DesignDesirable: IID/SACCAP membershipEssentialCompetency Requirements:Presenting and Communicating InformationCreating and InnovatingDelivering Results and Meeting Customer ExpectationsRelating and NetworkingPlanning and OrganisingDeciding and Initiating ActionPersuading and InfluencingApplying Expertise and TechnologyDesirableEntrepreneurial and Commercial ThinkingLearning and ResearchingWorking with PeopleAdapting and Responding to Change

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