Store Designer - 12 month secondment in Welwyn Garden City

You will support the business to define, develop and deliver innovative retail store design solutions across Tesco formats. Working closely with the Store Design Lead, fellow Store Designers and the Graphic Designer, you will develop customer-focused concepts that translate business strategy into engaging physical environments. The role supports projects from initial brief through to concept creation and presentation, helping communicate ideas to leadership and stakeholders across the business. You will work across multiple projects simultaneously, responding to briefs from categories, formats, business development and strategic teams, while maintaining a strong focus on customer experience and design quality.

• Developing retail design concepts and solutions across Tesco store formats.
• Translating business, customer and operational requirements into engaging and effective store design proposals.
• Creating drawings, layouts, concept presentations and spatial design solutions using SketchUp.
• Working collaboratively with the Graphic Designer and Store Design team to create seamless customer experiences.
• Supporting projects from concept through to stakeholder reviews and recommendations.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously and balancing priorities effectively.
• Contributing fresh ideas that enhance the customer journey and retail experience.
• Building collaborative partnerships with Property, Formats, Categories, Strategy and Business Development teams.

• A degree in Retail Design, Interior Design, Spatial Design, Architecture, or a related discipline
• Experience working within a retail design consultancy, an in-house retail design team, or a similar environment
• A proven track record of creating retail concepts and customer-focused environments
• Experience within grocery, convenience, fashion, or large-format retail environments would be advantageous
• Experience working within a complex, multi-site retail business would be beneficial
• A strong interest in customer experience, retail behaviour, and the impact physical environments have on how customers interact with a space
• The ability to balance creativity with commercial objectives and customer needs

Operational Skills You'll Bring

• Advanced SketchUp capability (essential)
• Experience in retail concept development and spatial planning
• Strong presentation design and visual storytelling skills
• Ability to engage stakeholders and translate briefs into creative solutions
• Effective project prioritisation and workload management skills
• A customer-first mindset, with an understanding of customer journeys and retail experiences
• Knowledge of Tesco's Brand, Tone of Voice and Masterbrand principles
• Experience using V-Ray or Enscape for rendering (desirable)
• Freehand sketching and concept sketch development skills (desirable)

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At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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