Store Planner/Design Leader

ZipRecruiter; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A global retail tech company is hiring a Store Planner to lead design teams on store layouts. Located in Alameda, CA, this role offers a salary of $87,000 to $103,000 along with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and 401k. Candidates should have strong experience in space planning and team leadership.

Benefits

100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays, Vacation, Volunteer, and Sick Time Off

Professional development stipend

Hybrid work stipend, office snacks, and monthly lunches

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company sponsored Life, AD&D, and Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ Years of experience with space planning.
• Experience leading a team.
• Proficiency in BIM Software – Revit or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects through completion via Jira and ensure deadlines are met.
• Train and mentor junior staff while delegating tasks.
• Coordinate work between staff and consultants.

Skills

Space Planning

Team Leadership

Communication

Detail Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

BIM Software

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Store Planner

Alameda, CA

Compensation: $87,000 - $103,000 + Mid-Year and End-Of-Year Discretionary Bonus

We are seeking a highly organized, versatile person to join our team as a Store Planner. This role leads internal design teams on fast-paced projects in a variety of operations, including store planning and layouts for a global retail tech company's worldwide program.

MBH is an equal-opportunity employer that values , equity, & in the workplace. To request a reasonable accommodation during the interview process please email [e-mail].

What You'll Do

• Maintain understanding of specifications and store guidelines per region.
• Share your acquired knowledge and lessons learned with your team and across MBH.
• Build upon existing MBH standards and further refine project process.
• Keep PM’s & Studio Director informed of changes in scope or schedule.
• Oversee projects through completion via Jira (Project Management software) and ensure deadlines are being met efficiently.
• Train and mentor junior staff while delegating tasks and providing direction.
• Provide corrections, revisions, red line changes and comments to junior staff.
• Lead the production team to create, assemble and issue client deliverables utilizing CAD, Revit, Cinema 4D, Bluebeam, Sketchup, Enscape or other medium.
• Coordinate work between staff and consultants.
• Review and revise design intent.
• Implement ways to improve production methods.
• Develop and maintain the trust and confidence of the client.
• Manage project communications internally and externally – Effectively communicate with the client, manage client expectations, and handle project issues conscientiously.
• Produce technically, functionally, and aesthetically well-designed deliverables while ensuring consistency and accuracy across projects.
• Evaluate site surveys.
• Client presentations.
• Develop facilities floor plan recommendations.
• Refresh existing stores to fit within new guidelines.
• Travel to the client’s office one day a week on the peninsula.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ Years of experience with space planning.
• Experience leading a team.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture or Interior Design.
• Proficiency in BIM Software – Revit or AutoCAD.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to change and juggle various tasks within a timely and expedient manner, paying special attention to accuracy and communication with multiple team members.

Experience with:

• Asking the right questions at the right time.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Working effectively within a collaborative team environment while being flexible.
• Completing tasks on time with accuracy and with strong attention to detail.
• Working with integrity, trust and commitment, setting an example for others.
• Seeing what’s not there and make positive things happen.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Volunteer, and Sick Time Off
• Professional development stipend
• LinkedIn Learning and Hone classes
• Hybrid work stipend, office snacks, and monthly lunches
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company sponsored Life, AD&D, and Insurance

About MBH Architects

MBH Architects combines the opportunities of a top-tier firm with the close-knit culture of a smaller practice. With offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Denver, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, we offer hybrid flexibility to meet today’s professionals' needs.

Our success is built on meaningful work-life balance and creative excellence. Through integrated services—including architecture, environmental graphics, and interior design—we deliver world-class projects including multi-family housing, labs, retail experiences for iconic brands and many more. We believe great work happens when people feel supported and energized.

What sets MBH apart is our commitment to fostering a community where every team member can thrive both professionally and personally. We prioritize sustainability and social impact in our projects, while cultivating camaraderie through team events, from design competitions to waffle-offs.

At MBH, your unique perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and your well-being matters.

Why MBH Architects?

At MBH, we believe in the power of collaboration and community. Our success is built on the foundation of helping each other grow and thrive. We pride ourselves on producing high-quality work, but even more so, we value the strength of our teams. Every member of the MBH family brings unique talents and perspectives that contribute to our collective achievements.

While we work hard and move at a fast pace, we never lose sight of the importance of supporting one another and having fun along the way. From our annual Halloween costume contest and waffle-offs to competing in international design competitions, we know how to balance serious work with a sense of camaraderie and joy.

If you are passionate about your work, and strive for excellence in everything you do, MBH Architects could be the perfect fit for you.

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