Space Planner / Visual Merchandiser

Power Staffing Solutions; Bolton; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Bolton seeks a creative Space Planner to design visual merchandising strategies that enhance the shopping experience. Responsibilities include developing displays, analyzing sales data, and ensuring branding consistency across retail locations. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Visual Merchandising and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in visual merchandising, retail display design, or space planning.
• Must have a car and be able to drive around Bolton, ON.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with merchants to translate product information into engaging visual displays.
• Develop and test merchandising designs at the Innovation Centre.
• Analyze sales data and customer behavior trends.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Sales Data Analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising or related field

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Base pay range

CA$22.00 / yr - CA$23.00 / yr

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Space Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing visual merchandising strategies that enhance the in-store shopping experience. This role requires strong collaboration with merchants, hands-on work with fixtures and displays, and frequent travel to retail locations to ensure consistency in branding and execution. The successful candidate will be analytical, self-driven, and detail-focused, with a strong understanding of store layout optimization and visual storytelling.

Key Responsibilities :

• Work directly with merchants to translate product information into engaging visual displays.
• Develop and test merchandising designs at the Innovation Centre before implementation.
• Make design decisions regarding display elements, considering weight, size, and durability.
• Utilize Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create display concepts and merchandising layouts.
• Ensure consistency in visual merchandising execution across multiple retail locations.
• Coordinate the setup and teardown of store displays and assess their effectiveness.
• Stay up to date on retail industry trends and competitor strategies to drive innovation in displays.

Data & Store Optimization :

Analyze sales data and customer behavior trends to improve store layouts and display strategies.

Identify discrepancies in merchandising execution and recommend solutions to optimize performance.

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, and category management.

Qualifications & Skills :

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Visual Merchandising, Retail Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.

2+ years of experience in visual merchandising, retail display design, or space planning.

Must have a car and is able to drive around Bolton, ON

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop for merchandising design.

Strong Excel skills (including functions such as VLOOKUP).

Ability to identify inconsistencies in data and improve store layout strategies.

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.

Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Excellent time management and organizational abilities to handle multiple projects and deadlines.

Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for site visits.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in home improvement, retail, or big-box store environments.

Familiarity with store branding, retail marketing trends, and sustainability practices in retail display.

Understanding of customer shopping behavior and visual storytelling principles.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Job function

Design and Analyst

Industries

Retail

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