Visual Merchandisers/Store Designers

Lifted, an Upwork Company™; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifted, an Upwork Company™, is expanding its talent pool for experienced Visual Merchandisers and Store Designers to work with enterprise partners on diverse projects. Candidates may be engaged in full-time or part-time roles, with opportunities across global markets, requiring strong CAD, 2D/3D renderings, planogram development, and collaboration with brand and store-design teams.

The role emphasizes delivering photorealistic renderings, on-site field visits, and timely rollout coordination

Qualifications

• Create 2D/3D renderings, floor plans, elevations, and layouts.
• Collaborate with brand, store design, construction, and vendors.
• Produce photorealistic 3D renderings and prototypes.
• Develop planograms, on-counter layouts, and in-store merchandising.
• Coordinate with engineering, fabrication, VM teams.
• Ensure budgets, brand standards, and regulatory requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Concept and develop retail environments and experiences.
• Create CAD drawings and production-ready documents.
• Coordinate store design calendars and production timelines.
• 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.
• Track deliverables and solve in-market issues during rollout.

Skills

Retail design

2D/3D rendering

CAD drawings

Floor plans

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional collab

Job description

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.