Assistant Product Designer - Product Development


• Rare opportunity within our National Product Development Team
• Be creatively involved in Projects, Social and Affordable Design
• Be guided on how to design the Metricon way
• Join our dynamic team in shaping the future of our product designs.

Metricon Homes, Australia’s leading home builder… trusted to always deliver, is committed to recruiting outstanding individuals who are customer obsessed, sharing our passion for delivery excellence and building our customers’ dreams.


Our National Product Development Team drives the creation of innovative house designs that enhances customer experiences and shapes the future of Australia’s housing industry.

This position in our Mount Waverley Office, is for individuals eager to immense themselves in a creative environment and have the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that impact Metricon’s success. You will work closely with the Product Designers and cross-functional teams to support the development of new products.
Reporting to the Design Manager, your responsibilities will include:
  • Abide by the team’s processes and standard procedures
  • Produce accurate design documentation that addresses the design brief and in alignment with product and display delivery programs
  • Prioritise and focus on design awareness of all aspects of the product range
  • Manage the design and documentation of all aspects of the home which may include – site plans, floor plans, facades, elevations, internals, design options, relevant details, and DOL/other forms of schedules
  • Keep up-to-date and adhere to national building codes and regulations
  • Aware of the procedures for obtaining permits and approvals for construction projects
  • Work to deadlines and contribute actively to individual and team workflow; and
  • Demonstrate a good knowledge of the product range and produce solutions to product designs accordingly.
  • Metricon will offer you:
  • Stylish Mount Waverley office with parking onsite
  • A culture at Metricon that you can be yourself and love coming to work everyday
  • No Two Days Are the Same in this role
  • Be supported by a Management Team that has a Culture Where You Matter
  • On-going learning and development opportunities to help build your skills and reach your potential
  • Metricon Homes – Australia largest, and #1 Home Builder for the 10th Consecutive Year
  • We promote mentoring and provide genuine opportunities for role progression, along with a competitive salary, and salary package opportunities
  • Attractive housing discounts on our award-winning homes
  • You Matter! Physical fitness, free flu vaccinations, nutrition and mental well-being are just some of the programs we sponsor at Metricon to address your well being
  • 24/7 access to our LifeWorks confidential support program which includes coaching for success and navigating personal and work challenges; and
  • Exclusive access to building discounts, supplier / trade discounts, and retail discounts with big name brands through our rewards platform.
  • The successful candidate will have:
  • Proficiency in design software and tools relating to house design. Preference for skills in REVIT
  • Passionate about residential architecture
  • Relevant degree or diploma in Building Design & Drafting, Diploma of Architectural Drafting or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in design and/or drafting environment in residential
  • Experience in the residential volume home building industry in a design and/or drafting capacity is highly preferred
  • Proficiency with current versions Microsoft Office suite, and an aptitude for learning new systems
  • Understand building & planning codes and standards; and
  • Good communication and collaboration skills, thriving in a team-orientated environment.