Graphic Planner

Position Overview

The Graphic Planner supports the planning, design, and execution of complex store graphics and storefront visual communication programs across the retail portfolio. This role partners with Store Planning, Construction, Real Estate, Marketing, Merchandising, and Operations teams to develop brand-aligned graphic solutions that enhance the customer experience and support business objectives. The Graphic Planner is responsible for creating graphic layouts, design presentations, elevations, renderings, and implementation packages for new stores, remodels, relocations, downsizing projects, and capital initiatives. The role assists in managing graphic programs from concept through installation, ensuring projects meet brand standards, schedule requirements, and operational needs while supporting the Manager, Graphics Planning & Design.

A Day In The Life

Complex Store Graphics

• Support the development of graphic planning and environmental design solutions for complex and high-profile store locations.

• Create store-specific graphic packages, elevations, renderings, presentations, and visual communication plans.

• Assist in reviewing architectural drawings, site surveys, and landlord requirements to develop effective graphic solutions.

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

• Ensure graphic concepts align with Burlington brand standards, customer experience objectives, and project requirements.

• Participate in site visits and provide recommendations based on field conditions and installation requirements.

Storefront Graphics Planning

• Design and coordinate storefront graphic programs including window graphics, vinyl applications, banners, lightboxes, and other exterior visual communication elements.

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

• Partner with vendors to obtain artwork proofs, material samples, and production specifications.

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

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

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

Project Coordination & Graphic Standards

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

• Coordinate graphic deliverables between internal teams and external vendors.

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

• Track project milestones and communicate status updates to stakeholders.

• Assist with quality assurance reviews to ensure graphic packages are complete, accurate, and installation-ready.

You''ll Come With

• Bachelor''s degree in Graphic Design, Environmental Design, Retail Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Visual Communications, or related field; or 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.

• Experience developing graphic packages for retail environments preferred.

• Experience working with external vendors, printers, fabricators, or installation partners preferred.

• Strong design, layout, and visual communication skills.

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

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and SketchUp preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

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

• Strong presentation and communication skills.

• Excellent organization and project management capabilities.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced retail environment.

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Come join our team. You're going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Min-Mid $50,000.00 - $65,000.00

Posting Number R104094

Location New Jersey-Burlington

Address 1830 Route 130 North

Zip Code 08016

Pay Rate Salaried

Career Site Category Corporate

Position Category Store Planning & Design

Job Type Full-Time

Remote Type Remote

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