Store Planner

Burlington Helping Burlington

. Develop and produce store planning documents, including remodel layouts, downsize plans, and fixture reflow plans, using AutoCAD and external references .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Store Planning and Retail Design, with a strong focus on optimizing layouts, managing remodel projects, and ensuring compliance with merchandising standards. Proficient in AutoCAD and experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance store operations and customer flow.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Store PlanningAutoCAD ProficiencySpace OptimizationRemodel Project ManagementRetail Merchandising

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Hard Skills

Store PlanningSpace OptimizationRemodel ManagementFixture PlanningPhased ConstructionPrototype AdjustmentX-Ref ProficiencyBluebeam ProficiencyLayout AnalysisBudget Recommendations

Soft Skills

CommunicationProject ManagementCollaborationPrioritizationContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

LucernexAutoCADBluebeam

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in ArchitectureBachelor’s Degree in Interior Design

Industry Keywords

Retail DesignStore RemodelingMerchandising StandardsCustomer FlowOperational Needs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and produce store planning documents, including remodel layouts, downsize plans, and fixture reflow plans, using AutoCAD and external references
Analyze existing store conditions and create optimized layouts that improve adjacencies, customer flow, and selling-space productivity
Adapt Burlington prototype standards and merchandising strategies to non-prototypical and reduced-footprint environments
Make scope-of-work recommendations based on store-specific conditions, operational needs, and budget guidelines
Maintain compliance with Store Planning processes, standards, and merchandising initiatives
Oversee remodel and downsize projects from inception to completion
Support phased remodel execution to minimize disruption to open-store operations
Manage multiple projects and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
Partner with Architectural Project Management, Real Estate, Construction, Merchandising, and Field teams
Coordinate with external architects and vendors to ensure accurate and timely deliverables
Communicate changes that may impact schedules or store operations
Maintain accurate store attributes and planning documentation in Lucernex and internal databases
Support continuous improvement of planning documentation standards and processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field, or equivalent experience
5–7 years of Store Planning / Retail Design experience required
Demonstrated experience in store remodels, downsizing, and space optimization initiatives
Experience working in open-store environments and phased construction preferred
Experience adjusting prototypes to existing store conditions
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and X-Ref required
Bluebeam proficiency preferred
Solid understanding of retail merchandising, fixture planning, and space optimization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Flexible hours
Associate discount
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan
Training and development opportunities