Store Planner - Senior

Location: Marlborough, Massachusetts
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Tuesdays & Wednesdays Onsite)
Job Type: 1 year, Contract-to-Perm opportunity
Expected Hours per Week: 36.25 hours per week
Pay: $40/hr

About the Role

The Store Planner is responsible for developing fixture plans and architectural criteria drawings for new stores, relocations, expansions, remodels, and special projects. This role makes site-specific design and layout decisions that align with company standards, operational requirements, budget guidelines, and construction specifications while enhancing the customer and associate experience and driving sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop fixture plans and architectural drawings for new stores, relocations, expansions, remodels, and special projects.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret project data to create site-specific store layouts.
• Recommend store layouts, support area placement, and department adjacencies to improve customer and associate experience.
• Collaborate with Store Planning, Design, Construction, Store Operations, Real Estate, and Merchandise Planning teams.
• Create architectural drawings that meet company standards, construction requirements, and local building codes.
• Troubleshoot site-specific planning and construction issues and develop effective solutions.
• Review site surveys and existing conditions for design-build projects.
• Ensure timely distribution and archiving of drawings and project documentation.
• Provide guidance and training to Store Planners and external consultants.
• Delegate projects and monitor progress to support store opening schedules.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering Technology, Interior Design, or equivalent certificate.
• 8+ years of store planning, retail design, interior design, architecture, or related experience.
• Strong working knowledge of REVIT (must be clearly detailed on resume).
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD (ACAD).
• Experience with retail store and fixture layouts preferred.
• Understanding of retail store operations, construction processes, building architecture, and related codes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Retail store planning and fixture layout experience.
• Experience with architectural firms or retail development projects.
• Experience leading or mentoring planners and consultants.

Skills

• Working knowledge of REVIT (must explain usage in resume or summary).
• Proficiency with ACAD/AutoCAD (required).
• Experience with retail store and fixture layout preferred; architectural firm experience accepted.
• Strong understanding of retail store operations.
• Knowledge of building architecture, construction procedures, and related building codes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing project requirements.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to develop and interpret architectural drawings and site layouts.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills when working with internal teams and external consultants.