Manager Fixture Design

Burlington Stores; Burlington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible hours

Associate discount

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Burlington Stores is seeking a Manager of Fixture Design to lead development of new fixture programs and enhancements across the store fleet. The role requires partnering with Merchandising, Store Planning, and vendors to deliver safe, durable fixtures on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in fixture or retail design, a design degree, and strong 3D modeling and project management skills. This is a full-time, hybrid position in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in fixture/retail design or related field.
• BA/BS in Design or equivalent experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong 3D modeling and rendering skills using SketchUp or similar tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan fixtures and displays to meet Burlington's needs.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Store Planning to ensure fit and function.
• Manage vendor relationships and drive on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Lead multiple projects with competing priorities and clear milestones.
• Create fixture concepts with 3D modeling and rendering for executive review.

Skills

Fixture design

Project leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Microsoft Office

3D modeling

Education

BA/BS in Design

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

Position Overview

The Manager of Fixture Design is responsible for designing and implementing all new fixture programs for Burlington stores. These programs include new fixture development and existing fixture improvement. Critical to this role is the ability to understand the needs of the business and work with internal and external partners to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of flexible, functional fixtures that pass all safety criteria.

A Day In The Life

Scope and Impact:

This position impacts both new and existing stores. It is crucial in helping to expedite Burlington’s rapid store growth and maintain the current store fleet.

• Ensuring fixture packages are designed, planned, delivered and executed accurately and on time.

• Continuously refining the fixture package to minimize waste, improve durability, and reduce FFE cost.

• Stores fixturing and material specifications delivers the Burlington brand experience cost effectively.

• Fixtures safely and efficiently support the customers “treasure hunt” and operational need of ease of use and flexibility.

Design, Planning & Collaboration

• Develop and plan fixtures and displays for the needs of Burlington stores.

• Focus on creating appealing, functional, flexible and safe fixture programs that meet the needs of the business.

• Work with Merchant teams and Merchandise Presentation partners to understand the business requirements for the fixture programs.

• Work with Store Planning to ensure fixtures fit into the store model.

• Work with Store Operations to ensure fixtures are easily used by store personnel.

• Work with internal partners to secure funding for capital investment on fixture programs.

• Present fixture concepts, design recommendations, and business cases to executives and key stakeholders

• Create fixture concepts using 3D modeling and rendering software (SketchUp preferred).

• Develop and maintain fixture design standards, best practices, and SOPs to ensure consistent execution

Vendor Management

• Parter with vendors to execute designs.

• Manage projects and timelines to ensure timely delivery.

• Manage fixture prototype development, testing, refinement, and production readiness to ensure execution excellence.

• Partner in the RFP processes, vendor evaluations, and pricing negotiations

• Manage relationships with external design firms, fixture manufacturers, and suppliers.

• Drive continuous improvement with vendor partners to improve quality, cost, and lead times

Project Management

• Develop and manage project timelines from design process through delivery.

• Track expenses and prototype costs.

• Ensure projects stay on schedule and on budget.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and deadlines.

• Utilize project management tools and reporting to track milestones, risks, and deliverables.

• Document lessons learned and implement process improvements.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage project budgets and execute projects to ensure budgets are met

• Manage change order process to minimize change orders

• Provide monthly budget and forecast updates to department Vice President and Finance partners

• Collaborate with department Directors, department Vice President, and partners in FP&A to update monthly budgets and forecasts

• Evaluate fixture programs for value engineering, lifecycle costs, and operational efficiency.

• Analyze prototype, production, and implementation costs to identify savings opportunities.

Industry Research

• Learn and understand the Burlington fleet to ensure fixture programs are suited to work in all generations of Burlington prototype stores.

• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in retail design focused on the value segment.

• Research emerging fixture materials, manufacturing technologies, and retail design trends.

You'll Come With

• 2-5 + years of fixture design, retail design, architectural design, or related experience. 2-3 years in a managerial role preferred, strong retail background

• BA/BS in Design, related field or significant relevant experience

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, collaboration, and project management skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com, or similar project management software.

• Proficiency in 3D modeling and design software, preferably SketchUp; AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, or similar platforms.

• Strong design visualization, 3D modeling, rendering, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate fixture concept.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to develop practical, cost-effective solutions.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, budgets, and deadlines simultaneously.

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Ability to develop and improve processes, standards, and fixture design best practices.

• Experience managing projects through concept development, prototyping, testing, production, and implementation.

• Desire to learn all aspects of Burlington's retail business and evolving store formats

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Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Min-Mid $80,000.00 - $105,000.00

Posting Number R104795

Location New Jersey-Burlington

Address 1830 Route 130 North

Zip Code 08016

Pay Rate Salaried

Career Site Category Corporate

Position Category Store Planning & Design

Job Type Full-Time

Remote Type Hybrid

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