Visual Merchandiser & Global Store Design Specialist

Lifted, an Upwork Company™; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifted, an Upwork Company, seeks experienced Visual Merchandiser/Store Designer to join our talent pool for future enterprise engagements. You will design retail environments, fixtures, and immersive brand experiences across projects with enterprise partners.

Responsibilities include CAD drawings, 2D/3D renderings, planograms, and collaboration with brand teams, global store design, construction, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Concept and develop retail environments, pop-ups, fixtures, and immersive brand experiences
• Create 2D/3D renderings, floor plans, elevations, and architectural layouts
• Partner with brand, global store design, construction, and vendors to execute physical experiences
• Ensure all spatial design solutions meet brand guidelines and functional requirements
• Support global-to-regional adaptation of store design concepts Design 3D fixtures, displays, podiums, gondolas, and retail structures
• Create CAD drawings, technical schematics, and production-ready documents Collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and VM teams
• Ensure feasibility, durability, material accuracy, and cost considerations Produce photorealistic 3D renderings and prototypes
• Develop planograms, on-counter layouts, window displays, and in-store merchandising Execute seasonal updates, product placement strategies, and display guidelines
• Collaborate with store design, creative, and retail teams on rollouts Manage vendor kits, props, signage, and merchandising assets
• Conduct field visits or coordinate with markets for installation accuracy
• Manage store design calendars, vendor contracts, and production timelines
• Coordinate construction, fabrication, installation, and rollout logistics
• Ensure compliance with budgets, brand standards, and regulatory requirements Liaise with global/regional store design teams, procurement, and suppliers
• Track deliverables and solve in-market issues during rollout
• Background in managing execution of store design programs & vendors.
• Experienced in designing merchandising displays, planograms, store visuals.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept and execute retail environments, fixtures, and immersive brand experiences across projects with enterprise partners.
• Create CAD drawings, 2D/3D renderings, planograms, and collaboration with brand teams, global store design, construction, and vendors.
• Ensure designs meet brand standards, budgets, and production timelines, with field visits as needed.

Skills

Retail design

3D renderings

Vendor coordination

Brand guidelines

Project coordination

Field visits

Tools

AutoCAD

3D Rendering

Job description

Lifted, an Upwork Company, seeks experienced Visual Merchandiser/Store Designer to join our talent pool for future enterprise engagements. You will design retail environments, fixtures, and immersive brand experiences across projects with enterprise partners.

Responsibilities include CAD drawings, 2D/3D renderings, planograms, and collaboration with brand teams, global store design, construction, and vendors.