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Retail Space Planner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Store Planning Drafter

Austin, TX

$22.25 - $30/hr

Plans and prepares drawings for retail space layouts using AutoCAD to draft 2D & 3D drawings ... Retail and Store Planning experience preferred. * Experienced with both CAD and Revit. * Must be ...

... transferable retail experience within Space Management, Merchandising, Assortment, and/or ... Planning or Planogram tools. • Prior experience with Assortment and Space Planning Tools ...

NY · On-site

$25K - $32K/yr

Understanding of store layouts, fixture mapping, and retail space planning. * Basic time management and organizational skills. What We Offer * Competitive hourly pay * Mileage reimbursement * Paid ...

Space Planning Associate

Sunbury, PA · On-site +1

$17.40 - $23.08/hr

We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today. Position Summary The Space Planning Associate works directly ...

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How much do retail space planner jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for retail space planner in the United States is $74,860.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,500.00 and $87,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are retail space planners?

Retail space planners are professionals responsible for designing and organizing the layout of retail stores to maximize sales, improve customer experience, and optimize the use of available space. They analyze sales data, customer behavior, and product trends to determine the best placement for merchandise, fixtures, and displays. Retail space planners often use specialized software to create floor plans and work closely with store managers, merchandisers, and marketing teams to implement these plans effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Retail Space Planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Retail Space Planner, you need strong spatial analysis skills, attention to detail, and a background in merchandising or design—often supported by a related degree or equivalent experience. Proficiency with planogram software, CAD tools, and retail analytics systems is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability help you collaborate with cross-functional teams and respond to changing retail trends. These skills are crucial for optimizing store layouts, maximizing sales, and enhancing the overall customer experience.

What are some common challenges faced by Retail Space Planners when balancing store aesthetics with merchandising goals?

Retail Space Planners often need to find the right balance between creating visually appealing store layouts and maximizing product placement to drive sales. One common challenge is working within space constraints while accommodating multiple product lines, seasonal changes, and promotional displays. They must collaborate closely with merchandising, marketing, and store operations teams to ensure that layouts support both customer experience and business objectives. Adapting quickly to shifting trends and inventory changes is also crucial for success in this role.

What is the difference between Retail Space Planner vs Visual Merchandiser?

Retail Space PlannerVisual Merchandiser
Focuses on store layout, space utilization, and product placement to optimize salesDesigns and arranges product displays and store windows to attract customers
Requires skills in space planning, retail analytics, and CAD softwareRequires creativity, design skills, and knowledge of visual presentation
Works closely with store operations, real estate, and marketing teamsWorks primarily in-store or in design teams to create appealing displays

While both roles involve store presentation, Retail Space Planners focus on optimizing store layouts for sales efficiency, whereas Visual Merchandisers concentrate on creating attractive displays to draw customer attention. Both roles require an understanding of retail environments but serve different strategic purposes.

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Infographic showing various Retail Space Planner job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,860 per year, or $36 per hour.

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Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Description

Who We Are

Go! Retail Group, based in Austin, Texas, is a national specialty retailer and the parent company of several iconic retail brands, including Go! Toys, Toys"R"Us, Babies"R"Us, Attic Salt, Wonder World, and other global brands. We are the world's largest operator of holiday pop-up stores, operating hundreds of locations in malls, outlets, shopping centers, and lifestyle centers across the United States.


What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a Store Planning Drafter to join our team. This position reports directly to the Director of Retail Production Planning and will work closely with a highly collaborative team of professionals.

The role requires daily communication with the Director and cross-functional collaboration to support the overall business by ensuring all drafting projects and processes are executed efficiently and accurately.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and a positive, can-do attitude with a good sense of humor.


Overview:

Plans and prepares drawings for retail space layouts using AutoCAD to draft 2D & 3D drawings.

Essential Functions:

  • Use the 3D fixture block drawings to create standard layouts for each unique store size. Each fixture part will be placed together with the other fixtures parts to create a completed store overview.
  • Use AutoCAD to draw 2D drawings of retail spaces from operator site inspection drawings and photos or occasionally built drawings, and place our pre-drawn fixtures into the space per our plan.
  • Plan the arrangement of displays within a retail space using established criteria and rules of priority.
  • Learn the assembly of store displays to create display drawings.
  • Assist with determining store sizes during season.
  • Assist with display assembly at our local store builds.
  • Work occasional overtime as needed.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

  • Proficient in AutoCAD with at least 2 years of experience in space planning/interior design.
  • Retail and Store Planning experience preferred.
  • Experienced with both CAD and Revit.
  • Must be able to read as-built prints.
  • Strong time management skills with ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
  • High sense of urgency and accountability.
  • Basic computer skills, outlook, excel, and word.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Strong decision -making and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic fast paced, results environment.
  • Enjoys and thrives in a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMAND - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

- The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

- The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms.


WORK ENVIORNMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job working in a retail sales environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


Physical and Mental Requirements/Work Environment:


Office Environment:

The following are the physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, Go! Retail Group may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

x Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber)

x Seeing

x Clear Speech

x Touching

x Hearing/Listening

x Finger

X Hand

_ Dexterity

_ Climbing

_ Ability to mount and dismount Forklift/ Truck

x Pushing/Pulling

_ Lifting 40 Pounds

x Carrying (Specify Pounds: 20)

_ Driving (local/over the road)

x Ability to move distances within and between location/offices


Mental/Reasoning Requirements:

x Reading- Complex

x Writing- Intermediate

x Complex Math Skills

x Analysis/Comprehension

x Judgement/Decision Making

x Clerical


Work Environment:

_ Shift Work

x Works Alone

x Works With Others

x Verbal Contact w/Others

x Face-to-Face Contact

x Inside

_ Outside

_ Extreme Heat

_ Extreme Cold

_ Mechanical Equipment

_ Noise

_ Pressurize Equipment

x Electrical Equipment

_ High Places

_ Moving Objects

_ Fumes/Odors

_ Hazardous/ Materials

_ Dirt/Dust



Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this position.


This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualification may vary based on assignment or group.


Go! Retail Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.