Visual Merchandisers/Store Designers

Lifted, an Upwork Company™; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifted, an Upwork Company, is seeking experienced Visual Merchandiser/Store Designer to help design retail environments, pop-ups and immersive brand experiences for enterprise partners.

The role involves creating 2D/3D renderings, floor plans and elevations, coordinating with brand teams, vendors and store operations to deliver design concepts from concept through rollout, with attention to budgets and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing retail environments, pop-ups and immersive brand experiences.
• Ability to create 2D/3D renderings, floor plans, elevations and layouts.
• Collaborate with brand, global store design, construction and vendors.
• Ensure designs meet brand guidelines, budgets and regulatory requirements.
• Produce photorealistic renderings and development documents.
• Coordinate with engineering, fabrication and VM teams.

Responsibilities

• Design retail environments and planograms for stores and pop-ups.
• Create CAD drawings, technical schematics and production-ready docs.
• Collaborate with store design, creative and retail teams on rollouts.
• Coordinate vendor kits, props, signage and merchandising assets.
• Oversee rollout timelines, budgets and installation accuracy.

Skills

Retail design

2D/3D renderings

CAD drawings

Planograms

Vendor management

Collaboration

Store rollout coordination

Budget awareness

Job description

Lifted partners with enterprise companies to help them scale smarter. We offer a single solution designed to source, contract, manage, and pay contingent talent. For talent in our network, Lifted provides access to enterprise-level projects while handling engagement setup, contracting, compliance, and payments in the background, so you can focus on delivering high-quality work.

Job Description

Why We’re Building a Talent Pool

We’re continuously building our network of experienced talent across Visual Merchandiser/Store Designers who are interested in being considered for full or part-time employment engagements with assignments to work with our enterprise partners. While this is not tied to one specific project, selected candidates may be matched to future employment opportunities based on experience, availability, and alignment with project needs.

Qualifications

What We Look For

• Concept and develop retail environments, pop-ups, fixtures, and immersive brand experiences
• Create 2D/3D renderings, floor plans, elevations, and architectural layouts
• Partner with brand, global store design, construction, and vendors to execute physical experiences
• Ensure all spatial design solutions meet brand guidelines and functional requirements
• Support global-to-regional adaptation of store design concepts Design 3D fixtures, displays, podiums, gondolas, and retail structures
• Create CAD drawings, technical schematics, and production-ready documents Collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and VM teams
• Ensure feasibility, durability, material accuracy, and cost considerations Produce photorealistic 3D renderings and prototypes
• Develop planograms, on-counter layouts, window displays, and in-store merchandising Execute seasonal updates, product placement strategies, and display guidelines
• Collaborate with store design, creative, and retail teams on rollouts Manage vendor kits, props, signage, and merchandising assets
• Conduct field visits or coordinate with markets for installation accuracy
• Manage store design calendars, vendor contracts, and production timelines
• Coordinate construction, fabrication, installation, and rollout logistics
• Ensure compliance with budgets, brand standards, and regulatory requirements Liaise with global/regional store design teams, procurement, and suppliers
• Track deliverables and solve in-market issues during rollout

Additional Qualifications (if relevant)

• Background in managing execution of store design programs & vendors.
• Experienced in designing merchandising displays, planograms, store visuals.