Retail Visual Merchandising Planner

We’re looking for an experienced Retail Visual Merchandising Planner to bring creative and commercial ideas to life across our stores. You’ll coordinate projects from concept to installation, ensuring layouts, product placement, and visual standards are delivered to a high standard and on schedule.

You’ll ideally have experience in retail visual merchandising, space planning, architecture, interior design, or a related field, with a strong eye for detail and confidence working with technical drawings and cross-functional teams.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate visual merchandising projects from concept through to completion

• Develop and maintain store layouts, zoning plans, fixture plans, and Visual Merchandise guidelines

• Interpret architectural drawings, construction information, and fixture plans to deliver accurate designs

• Coordinate product placement, displays, fixtures, and customer journey requirements across store formats

• Support new store openings, refits, product launches, and seasonal refreshes

• Manage multiple projects, deadlines, revisions, and deliverables

• Work closely with project managers, designers, architects, retail, operations, and other stakeholders

• Maintain accurate project documentation, files, and project records

• Review drawings and project information for accuracy and flag potential issues

• Provide clear updates on project progress, requirements, and changes

• Liaise with external suppliers and production partners as required

• Support site visits, store implementation, and visual audits

• Proactively manage tasks and follow up on outstanding actions to keep projects on programme

You’re a great fit if:

You’re already experienced in:

• Visual merchandising, architecture, interior design, retail design, interiors, or a related field

• Coordinating projects from concept through to completion, including programmes, scope, budgets, and risks

• Retail space planning, product placement, customer flow, and visual merchandising standards

• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, construction information, fixture plans, and other technical documentation

• Working with multiple project stakeholders and external partners

• Adobe InDesign, Keynote, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Revit, or comparable software

Your Soft Skills Include:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

You Have the Following Qualifications:

• Degree in Architecture or relevant field

• Minimum 5 years of retail work experience

Why do you want to work with us:

• We promote a fun & dynamic culture of teamwork and collaboration

• You’ll have access to international training opportunities designed to support your personal and professional growth

• You’ll receive a dedicated stipend for learning, plus access to high-quality resources like LinkedIn Learning and Hone

• Our hybrid work system allows for a balance between remote flexibility and in-office collaboration

• We provide company-sponsored health and medical insurance to support your physical and mental well-being

• As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive

About MBH Architects

MBH Architects offers the best of both worlds: the resources of a top-tier firm with the supportive culture of a close-knit team. With offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Denver, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, we provide hybrid flexibility and global reach.

Our success is built on meaningful collaboration and continuous education. Through integrated services (architecture, environmental graphics, fixture and interior design), we deliver world-class projects, including multi-family housing, labs, retail experiences for iconic brands, and many more. We believe great work happens when people feel supported and inspired.

What sets us apart? A strong sense of community, dedication to sustainability and social impact, and a culture that celebrates creativity and connection—whether through design competitions or our legendary waffle-offs.

If you are passionate about your work, and strive for excellence in everything you do, MBH Architects could be the perfect fit for you.