Manager, Graphic Planning & Design

Burlington Stores, Inc.; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Graphic Planning & Design to lead the strategy, development, and execution of storefront graphics, visual communications, and store design initiatives across the retail portfolio.

This role partners with Store Planning, Design, Construction, Real Estate, Operations, Merchandising, and Marketing to create brand-aligned environments that elevate the customer experience and drive consistency across the fleet, while balancing creativity with operational

Job description

Position Overview
The Manager, Graphic Planning & Design leads the strategy, development, and execution of graphic planning, storefront visual communications, and complex store design initiatives across Burlington's retail portfolio. This role partners closely with Store Planning, Design, Construction, Real Estate, Operations, Merchandising, and Marketing teams to create innovative, brand-aligned retail environments that support business objectives, elevate the customer experience, and drive consistency across the fleet. As a people leader, the Manager oversees a team of designers, fosters creative excellence, and serves as a key communicator and presenter of design concepts. This individual is responsible for translating business needs into impactful visual solutions and effectively presenting recommendations to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Scope: Leads the strategic planning, design, and implementation of storefront graphics, visual communications, and store environment initiatives across new stores, remodels, relocations, and capital projects. Manages a team of designers and collaborates with cross-functional partners to develop scalable, brand-consistent design solutions that support enterprise growth objectives. Impact: Drives the visual identity and customer experience across Burlington's store portfolio by influencing design strategy, enhancing brand presentation, and delivering innovative solutions that balance creativity, operational requirements, and financial objectives. This role plays a key part in shaping executive decisions, maximizing visual impact, and supporting the successful execution of growth and modernization initiatives.