- Eastern Cape
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Design Services Retail
- Reference: 184763
Vacancy Details
Employer: Wheco Group
At Wheco, thoughtfully designed retail spaces bring our brand vision to life and create memorable customer experiences. Our Senior Interior Designers play a key role in transforming creative concepts into visually engaging, practical retail environments that align with the brand’s identity and commercial goals.
We are looking for a highly creative and technically skilled individual who can bridge the gap between concept and execution, working closely with internal teams, suppliers, and contractors to deliver innovative retail spaces with precision and attention to detail.
Design inspiring retail spaces that shape the customer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop retail store layouts and interior concepts
• Translate design ideas into practical, executable retail environments
• Refine shopfitting components and technical design details
• Create technical drawings and project documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and contractors
• Prepare project-specific BOQs and specifications
• Ensure designs align with brand identity and operational requirements
• Support the implementation of retail projects
• Incorporate scalable and customer-focused design solutions
• Maintain knowledge of retail trends, materials, and construction methods
Skills and Requirements:
• Advanced AutoCAD proficiency
• High-level SketchUp skills
• Familiarity with 3D rendering software
• Understanding of CNC and laser cutting processes
• Strong technical detailing and space planning abilities
• Knowledge of shopfitting and retail construction standards
• Strong creative and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Strong attention to detail and project coordination skills
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture
• 7–15 years’ experience in interior or retail design
• Retail and shopfitting experience advantageous
Create exceptional retail spaces. Apply now!
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About Wheco Group
Established in 2006, Wheco is a prominent furniture and homeware retail group that encompasses several distinguished brands, including Cielo, Incanda, Visco Pedic, Nouvelle, SlumberFlex, and more. Embracing vertical integration, the company operates its own research and development centres, furniture factories, and warehousing operations.
Our group’s greatest strength lies in our 700+ dedicated employees, who are the heartbeat of Wheco. We are committed to fostering their development and creating work environments where they can feel safe, valued, and inspired.
Wheco’s national operation spans across 19 retail stores strategically located in Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KZN, Mpumalanga, and the Free State. Complementing our physical presence is a robust e-commerce division that operates industry-leading, award-winning websites.
Our national retail, e-commerce, and wholesale sales benefit from the support of over 30,000 square metres of warehousing and logistics facilities strategically positioned in Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg, and Cape Town. This logistical backbone ensures the seamless delivery of our products to customers nationwide.
VISION
Our vision is to:
- Strategically invest and cultivate a diverse portfolio of successful sustainable and inspiring furniture and homeware brands, envisioning each brand as a leading and preferred choice among consumers in the specific target markets. Our vision is to offer brands that represent both quality and excellent value for money.
- Deliver meaningful value to all our stakeholders.
- Contribute positively to the well-being of our local communities and society.
- Establish work environments that empower individuals to realise their full potential.
VALUES
We are a values-driven company and our core values of integrity, respect, teamwork, passion, ownership, fairness, resourcefulness, and a positive attitude underpin our business practices and philosophy.
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