Job Title: Senior Store Planner
Location: Hybrid Schedule Marlborough Massachusetts (Tuesdays & Wednesdays Onsite)
Job Type: Contract-to-Perm opportunity
Duration: 1 year
Expected Hours per Week: 36.25 hours per week
Pay:$37-$42
Role Summary
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.
Key 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Minimum Job Skills Required
• 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
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