Retail Visual Merchandising Planner

MBH Architects, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; 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

We’re looking for an experienced Retail Visual Merchandising Planner to bring creative and commercial ideas to life across our stores. You’ll coordinate projects from concept to installation, ensuring layouts, product placement, and visual standards are delivered to a high standard and on schedule.

You’ll ideally have experience in retail visual merchandising, space planning, architecture, interior design, or a related field, with a strong eye for detail and confidence working with technical drawings and cross-functional teams.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for candidates who require them. For adjustments, please email [e-mail].

What You’ll Do

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant experience in visual merchandising, architecture, interior design, retail design, interiors, or a 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

Benefits

• Paid Holidays, Volunteer, and Enhanced Sick Time
• Workplace pension
• £400 annual professional development allowance
• Hybrid schedule 3 days in office in downtown London
• LinkedIn Learning and Hone classes
• Hybrid work stipend, office snacks, and monthly lunches
• The company is continuing to develop its wider benefits package as it grows the London office

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About MBH Architects

MBH Architects offers the best of both worlds: the resources of a top-tier firm with the supportive culture of a close-knit team. With offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Denver, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, we provide hybrid flexibility and global reach.

Our success is built on meaningful collaboration and continuous education. Through integrated services (architecture, environmental graphics, fixture and interior design), we deliver world-class projects, including multi-family housing, labs, retail experiences for iconic brands, and many more. We believe great work happens when people feel supported and inspired.

What sets us apart? A strong sense of community, dedication to sustainability and social impact, and a culture that celebrates creativity and connection—whether through design competitions or our legendary waffle-offs.

If you are passionate about your work, and strive for excellence in everything you do, MBH Architects could be the perfect fit for you.