Location: Hybrid in Marlborough, MA (*onsite Tues & Weds)
Pay rate: $43/hr
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