Store Planner, Legacy Stores

Job Summary

Barnes & Noble is the leading book retailer in the United States, operating approximately 700 bookstores nationwide and maintaining a robust digital presence. The Store Planner, Legacy Stores, plays a key role in maintaining and evolving the existing store fleet.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate floor plans, fixture layouts, merchandise plans, and elevations based on Store Design Guidelines
• Develop test fits to identify opportunities and constraints within store footprints
• Ensure plans account for site-specific requirements, including ADA compliance and operational needs
• Maintain working knowledge of existing fixture systems and legacy store conditions
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners on store updates, refreshes, and special initiatives
• Support rollout of special projects by ensuring plans are clear, feasible, and aligned with timelines and budgets
• Maintain floor plan tracking and documentation for fixture updates and active projects
• Develop test fits, floor plans, façade design, signage concepts, and design detailing to convey intent to AOR
• Review architectural plans, elevations, and shop drawings for alignment with brand standards from SD through CD phases
• Apply insights from completed projects to improve future planning and execution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Interior Design, or a related field, or equivalent space planning experience
• 3+ years of hands-on space planning experience, preferably in retail environments
• 4–6 years of experience working with retail construction, store planning, or project coordination
• Minimal travel required
• General understanding of retail space planning and store operations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD with the ability to work efficiently and accurately
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook)
• High-level understanding of retail design principles and requirements
• Familiarity with ADA compliance standards
• Knowledge of design trends, materials, and retail fixtures
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability
• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Demonstrates accountability, ownership, and follow-through

Qualifications

• Knowledge & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Interior Design, or a related field, or equivalent space planning experience

3+ years of hands-on space planning experience, preferably in retail environments

4–6 years of experience working with retail construction, store planning, or project coordination

Minimal travel required

General understanding of retail space planning and store operations

Proficiency in AutoCAD with the ability to work efficiently and accurately

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook)

High-level understanding of retail design principles and requirements

Familiarity with ADA compliance standards

Knowledge of design trends, materials, and retail fixtures

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability

High attention to detail with a commitment to quality

Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Demonstrates accountability, ownership, and follow-through

Skills

• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook)
• Space Planning
• Store Design
• Merchandising
• Construction
• Facilities

Benefits

• Employee Discount
• EAP and Sick Pay
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement