Designer, Retail Layout

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Giant Eagle seeks a Retail Layout Designer to develop and implement Center Store Merchandising plans and layouts for new stores, remodels, department expansions, and special projects. You will collaborate with Aetos Store Planners, Macro Space Planning Team, Micro Space Planning Team, Merchandising Teams, Vendors, and Store Reset teams.

The role requires 2–5 years of design experience in large retail environments, a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Graphic Design, and regional travel up

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years commercial design experience mapping out large-scale retail environments or grocery footprints.
• Traffic flow strategy and department adjacencies, maximizing product visibility
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Graphic Design
• Regional travel up to 50% or more
• Lifting up to 25 pounds

Responsibilities

• Design store layouts to allocate space across merchandising departments.
• Review baseline layouts and verify store condition accuracy.
• Collaborate on shelving coordination and fixture requirements.
• Incorporate merchandising standards, operational requirements and sales initiatives.
• Work with Aetos CAD operators to ensure plan accuracy.
• Prepare red line drawings and update layouts based on field feedback.
• Maintain store layouts using Blue Yonder database.
• Build relationships with Category Managers to implement company strategies.
• Know POGs to define merchandising requirements for center store design.
• Participate in store walks and post-reset reviews.
• Assist Field Teams by answering questions and resolving issues.
• Support multiple projects to meet timelines

Skills

Retail layout design

Space planning

Store adjacency strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Graphic Design

Tools

Aetos CAD

Blue Yonder

Job description

Job Summary

As a Retail Layout Designer, you will be tasked with development and implementation of Center Store Merchandising plans & layouts for New stores, Remodeled stores, Department Expansions & special projects. This role collaborates with Aetos Store Planners, Macro Space Planning Team, Micro Space Planning Team, Merchandising Teams, Vendors, and Store Reset teams.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 2 to 5 years commercial design experience mapping out large-scale retail environments or grocery footprints;
• Experience Required: Traffic flow strategy and department adjacencies, maximizing product visibility
• Education Desired: Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Graphic Design
• Travel Required: Regional Daily, More than 50%
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 25 pounds

Job Responsibilities

• Design store layouts to optimally allocate space across various merchandising departments in accordance with sales opportunity, customer experience, operational consideration, and merchandising guidance
• Review baseline layouts and verify existing store conditions for accuracy.
• Collaborate on shelving coordination and fixture requirements to ensure accurate ordering and placement.
• Incorporate merchandising standards, operational requirements and sales initiatives into store layouts.
• Work closely with Aetos CAD operators to ensure accuracy of store plans.
• Prepare Red Line drawings and update layouts based on field feedback.
• Maintain, organize, and update store layouts using Blue Yonder database.
• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with Category Managers & LOBs to ensure company strategies are implemented.
• Maintain knowledge of POGs to help define merchandising requirements for design of center store layouts.
• Participate in store walks and post-reset reviews to verify execution
• Assist Field Teams by answering questions and resolving implementation issues.
• Support multiple projects while meeting established timelines

About Us

At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.

The hiring range for this position is $56500.00– $65900.00 per hour/year. This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. Eligible employees may be offered health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, paid bereavement, vacation and paid holidays.