Draftsperson / Store Designer

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented Draftsperson / Store Designer to support the design and delivery of Best & Less new stores and refurbishments. In this role, you will be responsible for producing high‑quality construction documentation using Revit and AutoCAD, ensuring consistency, compliance, and brand integrity across all store projects.

This is a hands‑on role ideal for someone who thrives in a technical, fast‑paced environment, enjoys solving design challenges, and takes pride in producing accurate, build‑ready drawings. You will work closely with internal teams, external consultants, architects, and landlords to bring each store design to life.

About You

You are an experienced draftsperson with strong technical capability, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for well‑executed retail design. You bring deep experience in Revit and AutoCAD, understand the importance of consistent documentation, and are confident navigating building codes, compliance requirements and fit‑out standards.

You collaborate naturally with architects, consultants, engineers and project managers, and youre comfortable managing multiple drawing packages and deadlines at once. You take ownership of your work, communicate clearly, and enjoy contributing to the development of brand‑consistent retail environments.

You thrive in a busy project environment and bring structure, accuracy and solutions‑focused thinking to everything you do.

Your Day Will Consist Of

• Producing detailed Revit and AutoCAD drawings for new stores, refurbishments and fit‑outs, including demolition, new works, prelim, tender and construction issue packages.

• Maintaining consistent file structures, naming conventions and documentation standards across all projects.

• Reviewing, checking and marking up external design partner drawings to ensure Best & Less documentation standards are met.

• Keeping finishes schedules, standard details and store documentation packages up to date, issuing revisions as needed.

• Ensuring all drawings meet relevant Australian Standards and BCA compliance requirements.

• Liaising with architects, engineers, lighting consultants, contractors and property owners throughout the design process.

• Approving VM and lighting equipment orders based on final design checks.

• Supporting procurement by providing accurate Bills of Quantities and equipment lists.

• Participating in site meetings and project control groups to answer documentation queries and provide real-time solutions.

• Ensuring partners can access the correct drawings and information quickly and easily.

• Identifying opportunities to improve documentation processes, templates and ways of working.

As Our Draftsperson / Store Designer, You Will Have

Experience

• 5+ years experience in drafting, store design or a similar technical role.

• Strong hands-on experience with Revit, AutoCAD and 3D modelling.

• Proven experience producing accurate construction documentation.

• Experience working with architects, consultants, landlords or retail design teams.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards (AS) and the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

• Ability to interpret and apply compliance requirements correctly.

• Strong understanding of materials, fixtures, joinery, and retail fit‑out elements.

• Excellent documentation, file management and revision control skills.

Qualifications

• Associate Diploma in Architectural Drafting (minimum)

• Diploma of Building Design, or Certificate IV in Residential Building Drafting

• Proficiency in Revit & AutoCAD

Desirable

• Commercial retail design or tenancy delivery experience

• Advanced Diploma / Graduate Diploma in Building Design

• Experience with lighting consultant coordination

• Experience managing stakeholders in complex retail environments

• Retail or commercial fit-out experience

• Experience working with property owners, architects or retail design teams

• Knowledge of lighting, VM, or procurement documentation

• Experience refining documentation systems or workflows

Why Work for Us?

• A supportive, collaborative project team — we work hard and have fun doing it

• The opportunity to design for an iconic Australian value-led retail brand

• Generous staff discounts

• Access to Sonder Employee Assistance Program

• Real career growth opportunities in a dynamic, evolving business

• A culture built on our TEAM&I values — where people are celebrated, supported and encouraged to grow

• A workplace where your expertise directly shapes the customer experience in stores across the country

At Best & Less, were committed to making it easy for Australian families to look and feel their best at great value prices. Our stores are at the heart of that experience — and youll help us design them.