Graphic Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the creation of graphic planning and environmental design solutions for intricate and prominent store locations.

• Develop store-specific graphic packages, elevations, renderings, presentations, and visual communication strategies.

• Aid in the evaluation of architectural drawings, site surveys, and landlord requirements to formulate effective graphic solutions.

• Collaborate with Store Planning, Construction, Real Estate, Operations, and Marketing teams throughout the entirety of the project lifecycle.

• Ensure that graphic concepts adhere to Burlington brand standards, customer experience goals, and project specifications.

• Participate in site visits and offer recommendations based on field conditions and installation prerequisites.

• Design and manage storefront graphic programs, which include window graphics, vinyl applications, banners, lightboxes, and other exterior visual communication elements.

• Create exterior graphic layouts for new stores, remodels, relocations, right-sizing projects, and capital improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with vendors to secure artwork proofs, material samples, and production specifications.

• Review graphic shop drawings, production proofs, and installation documentation for accuracy and completeness.

• Assist with budgeting, quote evaluations, project tracking, and vendor coordination.

• Ensure storefront graphics meet landlord criteria, local regulations, and Burlington brand standards.

• Maintain project timelines, implementation trackers, graphic specifications, and design documentation.

• Coordinate graphic deliverables among internal teams and external vendors.

• Support the development and upkeep of graphic standards, templates, and best practices.

• Monitor project milestones and relay status updates to stakeholders.

• Assist in quality assurance reviews to ensure graphic packages are comprehensive, accurate, and ready for installation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Environmental Design, Retail Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Visual Communications, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 2–5 years of experience in retail graphics, environmental graphics, graphic planning, visual merchandising, store design, or related disciplines.

• Preferred experience in developing graphic packages for retail environments.

• Preferred experience working with external vendors, printers, fabricators, or installation partners.

• Strong design, layout, and visual communication abilities.

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and SketchUp is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, floor plans, elevations, and construction documents.

• Strong presentation and communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

• Capability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic retail environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• 401(k) plan.

• Training and development opportunities.