Store Planner

Store Planner

Contract length: through end of 2024 (potential to extend or convert to permanent)

Location: Hybrid in Marlborough, MA (*onsite Tues & Weds)

Pay rate: $44/hr

Hours: Fulltime, Mon-Fri

Our client, a leading retail and ecommerce company, is seeking a Store Planner to join their team As the Store Planner you would develop fixture plans and architectural drawings for new stores, relocations, expansions, remodels, and special projects. This is a great opportunity to join a fun company with potential for long term fit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Gather and analyze project data to design site-specific plans
• Make design and layout decisions for each project, relying on experience and judgment.
• Recommend solutions for efficient overall store layout, including all support areas and department adjacencies.
• Collaborate with Store Planning Management, Design Department, Store Operations, and Merchandise Planning and Analysis
• Create architectural drawings that meet TJX standards and construction specifications, balancing design, and operational needs.
• Interface with Architects and Construction Department to interpret local building codes, adhere to store opening timelines, budget, and lease requirements.
• Trouble-shoot site-specific challenges that arise during planning, drawing, and the construction phase of assigned projects.
• Proactively partner with both internal and external teams to communicate changes and resolve project scheduling conflicts.
• For design build projects, interpret and analyze data to facilitate design development decisions with Internal Team
• Develop site-specific plans and architectural drawings that adhere to Construction budget and store opening schedule.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering Technology, or Interior Design preferred (or equivalent certificate). Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• ~4 years related planning experience, preferably in retail design, store planning, interior design or architecture.
• Retail store and fixture layout experience
• Strong understanding of retail store operations, building architecture, construction procedures and related codes.
• Working knowledge of Revit and AUTOCAD or equivalent software
• Excels at problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while remaining flexible

Interested? Apply now