Store Planner

VIVA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. is seeking a Contract Store Designer to support delivery of retail store design packages across multiple brands. You will adapt brand standards to site conditions and produce complete documentation for permitting, procurement, and construction.

You will work with Design Leadership and other teams to ensure on‑time delivery, drawing accuracy, and adherence to standards, while not originating concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in retail store design and documentation.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam; working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Solid understanding of Retail construction practices and materials, millwork, lighting and MEP coordination, ADA and building code fundamentals.
• Full construction document sets and ability to produce accurate, complete drawings.

Responsibilities

• Build complete store design drawing packages based on approved brand concepts and standards.
• Apply brand standards while adapting layouts to site conditions and landlord criteria.
• Generate clear, accurate drawing packages for construction document development.
• Review kickoff docs like Tenant Design Criteria and site surveys.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve design constraints efficiently.
• Prepare design decks, samples, and visuals for reviews when needed.
• Identify risks and communicate them to relevant parties.

Skills

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field

Tools

REVIT

3D modeling

Job description

Hybrid 3 Days In Office

STORE DESIGN

The Contract Store Designer supports the delivery of retail store design packages for new, relocation, remodel, and special project initiatives across multiple brands. This role focuses on accurate, timely execution of approved design concepts, adapting established brand standards to site-specific conditions, and producing clean, complete documentation that supports permitting, procurement, and construction. Working alongside full-time Store Designers and Design Leadership, this role is accountable for on‑time delivery, drawing accuracy, and disciplined adherence to standards and processes, rather than concept origination or standards authorship.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Design Documentation & Execution

Build complete store design drawing packages based on approved brand concepts and standards, including:

• Floor plans and fixture plans
• Interior elevations and storefront elevations
• Finish and material applications per approved specifications

Apply brand standards consistently while adapting layouts to site conditions, landlord criteria, and jurisdictional constraints.

Generate clear, accurate, detailed drawing packages suitable for construction document development.

Project Review & Coordination

Review and interpret kickoff documentation including:

• Tenant Design Criteria
• Site surveys and as‑built drawings
• Landlord work letters
• Code and jurisdictional requirements
• Brand Operational and Financial Requirements

Coordinate with internal partners (A/E Coordination, Design Partners, Construction, Signage, & R&D) to resolve design constraints efficiently.

Participate in scheduled plan reviews and working sessions as required.

Quality, Accuracy & Timeliness

Ensure all deliverables meet expectations for:

• Accuracy (dimensioning, fixture tagging, consistency across sheets)
• Completeness (no missing scopes or ambiguous information)
• Timeliness (meeting established milestones and handoff dates)

Incorporate redlines, comments, and review feedback quickly and accurately.

Support document updates through DD and construction phases as needed.

Vendor & Consultant Support

Review vendor‑produced documents and shop drawings for compliance with approved design intent and standards.

Provide design clarification to vendors, consultants, and internal teams as required.

Presentations & Communication

Assist in preparing design decks, sample boards and visuals for landlord, internal, or brand reviews when needed.

Communicate clearly and professionally with cross‑functional partners, escalating issues appropriately.

Proactively identifying risks and communicating them to relevant parties.

SCOPE & ACCOUNTABILITY

Executes approved concepts and standards; does not own or author brand standards.

Supports delivery of projects on time, within defined scope, and with quality, under the direction of Design Leadership.

Works within established tools, templates, CAD standards, and workflows.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field

3+ years of experience in retail store design and documentation

Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam; working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop

Solid understanding of:

• Retail construction practices and materials
• Millwork, lighting and basic MEP coordination
• ADA and building code fundamentals
• Full construction document sets

Strong creative problem solving and time management skills

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple active projects

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proficiency in REVIT, 3D modeling and visualization skills

Prior experience working within large, multi‑brand retail rollouts

Familiarity with standardized CAD and REVIT libraries, block/object management, and drawing protocols

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status