Director, Store Design

Burlington Helping Burlington

. Partner with Architectural Project Managers, Store Planning, Merchandising, and Operations teams to design and direct concept store formats and unique store solutions .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeBurlington • Vermont • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Architectural Project Managers, Store Planning, Merchandising, and Operations teams to design and direct concept store formats and unique store solutions
Deliver brand-aligned store designs, including signage, graphics, material finishes, lighting, and store details, to meet project requirements
Collaborate with Real Estate, Construction, Facilities, and Store Planning teams to continuously value-engineer store concepts
Work closely with Architecture and Store Planning teams to create, maintain, and update prototype store documentation
Develop and maintain a store interiors toolkit and exterior signage portfolio
Create, manage, and maintain a materials library
Mentor team members and internal partners on store design and planning principles to foster a cross-functional culture and build bench strength
Supervise and support the team’s store-specific development of graphics plans
Ensure all design solutions comply with ADA requirements and applicable building codes
Manage sign specifications and graphic standards
Support procurement of national sign vendors and manage vendor relations
Own the concept and execution of sign design for each Burlington project as part of one voice for brand concepts
Own the exterior and interior graphics portfolio
Oversee the concept direction for project level graphics on all stores
Travel to vendors for onsite press checks
Validate print resource suppliers to ensure Burlington is achieving the best results for the best value
Establish and communicate a clear creative vision aligned with Burlington’s brand strategy
Build strong cross-functional partnerships to improve speed, quality, and execution
Drive process improvements to deliver projects on time and within budget
Present design concepts effectively and incorporate feedback constructively

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design or significant retail store design experience
Minimum 10 years of Store Design experience, with 5 to 7 years in a team leadership role preferred
Strong strategic thinking, leadership and collaboration skills
Excellent hand and computer based design skills
Excellent written, verbal and design presentation skills
Ability to analyze fixture and store design challenges and provide a clear actionable solution
Drive and passion for teaching and coaching to get results

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Flexible hours
Associate discount
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan
Training and development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

store designsignage designgraphic designinterior designmaterial finisheslighting designprototype documentationvalue engineeringADA complianceproject management

Soft Skills

strategic thinkingleadershipcollaborationcommunicationmentoringproblem-solvingcreativitypresentation skillscoachingcross-functional teamwork

Certifications

BA/BS in ArchitectureBA/BS in Interior DesignBA/BS in Graphic DesignBA/BS in Industrial Design