Hybrid Retail Visual Merchandising Lead

MBH Architects, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule 3 days in office indow

£400 annual professional development

LinkedIn Learning and Hone classes

Hybrid work stipend

Office snacks and monthly lunches

Job summary

MBH Architects seeks an experienced Retail Visual Merchandising Planner to translate creative and commercial ideas into in-store realities across our London stores. You’ll coordinate projects from concept to installation, ensuring layouts, product placement, and visual standards are delivered on schedule.

Ideally you have hands-on experience in visual merchandising, space planning, architecture or interior design, with a sharp eye for detail and comfort working with technical drawings and

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in visual merchandising, architecture, interior design, retail design, interiors, or related field.
• Experience coordinating projects from concept through to completion, including programmes, scope, budgets, and risks.
• Knowledge of retail space planning, product placement, customer flow, and visual merchandising standards.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, construction information, fixture plans, and other technical documentation.
• Experience working with multiple project stakeholders and external partners.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Keynote, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Revit, or comparable software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable and comfortable responding to changing project requirements and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate visual merchandising projects from concept through to completion.
• Develop and maintain store layouts, zoning plans, fixture plans, and Visual Merchandise guidelines.
• Interpret architectural drawings, construction information, and fixture plans to deliver accurate designs.
• Coordinate product placement, displays, fixtures, and customer journey requirements across store formats.
• Support new store openings, refits, product launches, and seasonal refreshes.
• Manage multiple projects, deadlines, revisions, and deliverables.
• Work closely with project managers, designers, architects, retail, operations, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, files, and project records.
• Review drawings and project information for accuracy and flag potential issues.
• Provide clear updates on project progress, requirements, and changes.
• Liaise with external suppliers and production partners as required.
• Support site visits, store implementation, and visual audits.
• Proactively manage tasks and follow up on outstanding actions to keep projects on programme.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Space planning

Architecture Interiors background

Technical drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Adobe InDesign

Keynote

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Revit

Communication

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Keynote

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Revit

Job description

MBH Architects seeks an experienced Retail Visual Merchandising Planner to translate creative and commercial ideas into in-store realities across our London stores. You’ll coordinate projects from concept to installation, ensuring layouts, product placement, and visual standards are delivered on schedule.

Ideally you have hands-on experience in visual merchandising, space planning, architecture or interior design, with a sharp eye for detail and comfort working with technical drawings and