Store Planning Designer – Remodel & Space Optimization

Burlington; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Burlington Stores is seeking a Store Planner to advance remodel and downsizing initiatives by developing feasibility plans, layouts, and project documentation in collaboration with internal and external teams.

You will optimize existing stores to improve space productivity, customer flow, and alignment with merchandising strategies, prototype standards, and operational needs. This role requires strong AutoCAD skills and experience with open-store environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• 5–7 years of Store Planning / Retail Design experience.
• Experience remodeling and downsizing stores, space optimization.
• Open-store environments and phased construction experience preferred.
• Experience adjusting prototypes to existing store conditions.
• Strong AutoCAD and X-Ref proficiency; Bluebeam preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce store planning documents including remodel layouts, downsize plans, and fixture reflow plans.
• Analyze store conditions and create optimized layouts to improve adjacencies, customer flow, and selling space productivity.
• Adapt Burlington prototype standards to non-prototypical and reduced-footprint environments.
• Make scope of work recommendations based on store-specific conditions, operational needs, and budget guidelines; partner with leadership on exceptions.
• Oversee remodel and downsize projects from inception to completion; maintain quality control and clear communication through all phases.
• Support phased remodel execution to minimize disruption to open store operations.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Partner with Architectural Project Manager, Real Estate, Construction, Merchandising, and Field teams to align on scope, layout, and execution.
• Coordinate with external architects and vendors to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.
• Communication changes that may impact schedules or store operations.
• Maintain accurate store attributes and planning documentation in systems such as Lucernex and internal databases.

Skills

Store Planning

Retail Design

AutoCAD

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

X-Ref

Bluebeam

Job description

Burlington Stores is seeking a Store Planner to advance remodel and downsizing initiatives by developing feasibility plans, layouts, and project documentation in collaboration with internal and external teams.

You will optimize existing stores to improve space productivity, customer flow, and alignment with merchandising strategies, prototype standards, and operational needs. This role requires strong AutoCAD skills and experience with open-store environments.