Visual Merchandising Planning - Lead Retail Store Designer

Visual Merchandising Planning
- Lead Retail Store Designer### Visual Merchandising Planning
- Lead Retail Store Designer Apply:
Office Worker (NOT Remote):
Dallas, Texas:
Atlanta, Georgia:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 23, 2026 (13 days left to apply):
R-127253
* This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered.
* The Visual Merchandising Planning Lead is responsible for developing and executing product placement strategies across retail environments to maximize sales, improve product visibility, and create an engaging customer experience.

This position partners closely with Product Owners, Product Buyers, Retail Marketing, Visual Merchandising Communications, and floor-planning teams to translate product priorities, launches, and promotional strategies into comprehensive merchandising plans. The role uses planogram tools, prototypical floor plans, and store-cluster strategies to create placements that accommodate different store formats, fixtures, wall categories, and store-specific characteristics.

The Visual Merchandising Planning Lead also evaluates merchandising performance, identifies opportunities for improvement, and recommends data-informed adjustments that support sales performance and an effective retail experience.  
** Key Responsibilities
**** Strategic Planning and Cross-Functional Collaboration
*** Meet regularly with Product Owners and Product Buyers to understand product priorities, upcoming launches, assortment decisions, and business objectives.
* Partner with Retail Marketing stakeholders to incorporate promotional strategies and campaign priorities into merchandising plans.
* Gather and synthesize product, marketing, operational, and store information to develop placement strategies aligned with specific business goals.
* Build strong working relationships across Product, Buying, Retail Marketing, Visual Merchandising Communications, and store-planning teams.
* Present placement recommendations, supporting rationale, and potential business impact to key stakeholders.
** Planogram and Placement Development
*** Design detailed product placements using planogram software to optimize product visibility, accessibility, customer navigation, and selling opportunities.
* Partner with the Visual Merchandising Floor Planner to develop and maintain prototypical floor plans and store clusters.
* Translate product priorities into clear, prescriptive merchandising plans for different store formats and fixture configurations.
* Adapt cluster-level planograms to address the unique needs of store types, wall categories, available fixtures, and location-specific characteristics.
* Balance strategic product priorities with physical-space limitations and store-operating requirements.
** Execution and Implementation
*** Communicate clear placement plans and requirements to the Visual Merchandising Communications team to support the development of field-facing materials.
* Ensure planograms and related merchandising standards are implemented accurately and consistently across the retail portfolio.
* Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising Floor Planner to resolve fixture limitations, space constraints, and store-specific implementation challenges.
* Support teams with planogram interpretation and placement questions during launches, resets, and promotional transitions.
* Identify execution risks early and coordinate solutions with the appropriate cross-functional partners.
** Performance Analysis and Optimization
*** Review available sales and merchandising performance information to assess the effectiveness of product placements.
* Identify trends, performance gaps, and opportunities to…