Duncan Sinclair
Northcote,VIC
Summary
Designer with over 20 years of experience, most recently serving as Design Director at ANZ. Proven track record in leading Design and Build teams to achieve exceptional results, with a strong focus on human-centered and sustainable design. Extensive involvement in developing ANZ's Reconciliation Action Plan and Accessibility Action Plan, driving significant positive outcomes for diverse communities. Ready to leverage unique expertise and creative leadership in new opportunities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Director
ANZ
04.2017 - 04.2025
- Spearheaded the design strategy for ANZ's branch evolution, future proofing operational efficiency and elevating end-user experience.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders and external architects to develop and implement the award-winning Breathe Design concept.
- Cultivated trusting relationships with senior leadership, translating their vision and needs into innovative, beautiful physical spaces that exceeded expectations.
- Achieved recognition for design excellence, setting a sustainability benchmark in the industry that remains unmatched.
- Led multiple streams of value engineering initiatives to meet the ongoing rise in project delivery costs.
- Drove the integration of both RAP and Accessibility initiatives into design outcomes.
- Wrote the Design briefs for the $300million redevelopment of ANZ Centre, 833 Collins St - with ESG & circular economy principles being prioritised, non negotiables.
- Group Property was restructured in late 2024, and Design was no longer an in-house function.
- I'm incredibly proud of my almost 8 years at ANZ.
Senior Store Designer
Kathmandu
08.2012 - 04.2017
- As Senior Store Designer at Kathmandu, I was tasked with driving that growing brand towards a store design that better reflected their values & purpose, while elevating the in-store experience for customers who needed to feel their adventure starts well before they set off on their trip.
- In 2015 I developed Australia's first Greenstar retail space, the Flagship Galleria Store in Melbourne.
Education
Associate Diploma - Engineering (Mechanical)
RMIT University
Melbourne, Victoria, VICSkills
- Relationship building
- Team management
- 3D modeling
- Rendering
- Hand drawing
- Archicad 28
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Design strategy
- Value engineering
- Project management
- Sustainable design
- Brand development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic thinking
- Public speaking
- Accessibility design
Hobbies and Interests
- Passionate Sportsperson, plays football for Brunswick
- CrossFit daily
- Loves music and plays guitar
- Drive and maintain classic cars
- Home Restoration
- Collects Vinyl and Guitars
References
- Kath Bray, Managing Director, Customer Engagement, Australia Retail, ANZ, +61 4 0170 6618, Katherine.Bray@anz.com
- Ari Athanasopoulos, Former Head of Retail Property, ANZ, +61 0418663379, ariathanasopoulos@gmail.com
- Jeremy Mcleod, Director, Breathe Architecture, +61 0400 502 007, jeremy@breathe.com.au
- Neil Arrowsmith, CEO, Greater Group Global, +61 419 231 002, neil.a@greatergroup.com.au
Computer Programs
- Archicad 28 and Artlantis Rendering
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
Timeline
Design Director
ANZ
04.2017 - 04.2025
Senior Store Designer
Kathmandu
08.2012 - 04.2017
Associate Diploma - Engineering (Mechanical)
RMIT University