Creative Designer - Shop fitting

Creative Designer Location: Manchester, M6 (near Salford Uni) Salary: Competitive, based on experience + benefits (Free parking, generous holidays, flexible hours) We are looking for an experienced Creative Designer with a strong background in retail and point-of-sale design to join our expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting projects for renowned retail brands and clients, with the potential for career growth into a creative lead role and the opportunity to build and manage your own team. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the creative process for retail design projects, from initial concepts to fully rendered design presentations. * Develop creative concepts independently or lead a small team, producing innovative ideas and detailed design decks. * Design a range of retail solutions, including point-of-sale displays (CTUs, FSDUs), shop-in-shops, concessions, and full store designs. * Present design concepts to both internal stakeholders and clients, clearly communicating creative approaches and solutions. * Create 2D and 3D drawings for manufacturing and customer use, detailing components in metal, wood, and plastic. * Produce site layouts and distribute drawings to relevant teams. * Liaise with procurement to ensure designs meet manufacturing requirements and assist in sourcing or modifying components. * Conduct site surveys and prepare drawings for planning, building regulations, and landlord approval. Requirements: * Minimum 8 years’ experience in retail and point-of-sale design. * Proficiency in Autodesk 3DS Max, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite. * Knowledge of building regulations and Disability Discrimination Act requirements. * Experience in presenting design solutions to clients and internal teams. * Ability to translate briefs into compelling design concepts. * Familiarity with materials such as metal, wood, and plastic for manufacturing. * Excellent organisational skills for maintaining customer archives and project files. Benefits: * Flexible working hours and office-based role. * Opportunities for career progression and development into client-facing and external sales roles. * Free parking and a supportive, collaborative work environment. This role is ideal for a designer with ambition, looking to take their career to the next level while working on high-profile retail projects