Layout Designer

Duration: 12 Month

Job Description:

• The Layout Designer is responsible for but not limited to:
• Develop fixture and merchandise layouts that accurately reflect required product mix based on store location and clientele.
• Includes identifying stores within a growing number of cluster definitions (i.e., ethnicity, affluence, geography, etc.) that ultimately drive automated product replenishment.
• Independently prioritize and manage scheduled assignments to ensure on time project completion. Includes working simultaneously on various project types, with varying scopes of work, as part of a dynamic schedule.
• Requires the ability to manage and adapt to ongoing changes in marketing approach and project schedules.
• Analyze, prioritize, and summarize data, and compare to company standards in such a way that identifies opportunities on a store specific basis.
• Includes the ability to act on market knowledge and apply creative merchandising solutions to improve store performance and to meet local needs.
• Experience working and Merchandising in a Retail environment.
• Practical Retail Experience has demonstrated the ability to perform in this position better than technical system skills in other fields.
• Basic AutoCAD experience.

Qualifications / Experience:

• REQUIRED: Candidates must have AUTOCAD Software experience.
• Ability to analyze and interpret various sources of data: Demographics (population, ethnicity, income averages, etc.), sales profile, planogram productivity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet timeline requirements for other supporting departments (i.e., Store Setup, Operations).
• Ability to communicate clearly both written and orally with various in-house personnel, field management and various outside vendor representatives.
• Ability to follow clear, concise directions with minimal supervision.
• Experience with MS Office software (e.g., Excel and Word).

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing preferred or 2 to 3 years’ experience in a Store Planning or Merchandising position.

Shift Timing:

• Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. On site for training.