Visual Merchandisers/Store Designers

Upwork; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifted is building a talent pool and seeks experienced Visual Merchandiser/Store Designers to work with enterprise partners on retail environments, fixtures, and immersive brand experiences. You will create CAD drawings, 2D/3D renderings, floor plans, elevations, and collaborate with brand teams to execute physical experiences.

The role involves developing planograms, shop displays, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring designs meet brand guidelines and cost constraints, with field visits for

Qualifications

• Experience in developing retail environments and immersive brand experiences.
• Proven ability to create CAD drawings, floor plans, elevations and layouts.
• Collaborates with brand, store design, construction and vendors to execute physical experiences.
• Designs must meet brand guidelines, budgets and functional requirements.

Skills

Retail design

Renderings

Planograms

CAD drawings

Vendor collaboration

Brand guidelines

Project coordination

Field coordination

Tools

2D/3D software

Job description

About Lifted

Lifted partners with enterprise companies to help them scale smarter. We offer a single solution designed to source, contract, manage, and pay contingent talent. For talent in our network, Lifted provides access to enterprise-level projects while handling engagement setup, contracting, compliance, and payments in the background, so you can focus on delivering high-quality work.

About Lifted

Lifted partners with enterprise companies to help them scale smarter. We offer a single solution designed to source, contract, manage, and pay contingent talent. For talent in our network, Lifted provides access to enterprise-level projects while handling engagement setup, contracting, compliance, and payments in the background, so you can focus on delivering high-quality work.

Job Description

Why We're Building a Talent Pool

We're continuously building our network of experienced talent across Visual Merchandiser/Store Designers who are interested in being considered for full or part-time employment engagements with assignments to work with our enterprise partners. While this is not tied to one specific project, selected candidates may be matched to future employment opportunities based on experience, availability, and alignment with project needs.

Qualifications

What We Look For

• 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

Additional Qualifications (if Relevant)

• Background in managing execution of store design programs & vendors.
• Experienced in designing merchandising displays, planograms, store visuals.