Fixture Planner​/Design Technician

Position Description

As a Fixture Planner you will be supporting a major retail client, this role leads the technical development, coordination, and execution of fixture and merchandising layouts for large-scale grocery and retail environments. This position will be an in-office position located in Issaquah, Washington.

This role produces highly detailed AutoCAD drawings and fixture documentation, translating merchandising strategies, brand standards, operational workflows, and client objectives into accurate, buildable, and cost-conscious documents. The Senior Fixture Planner serves as both a technical expert and a key client-facing partner, collaborating directly with merchandising leaders, space planners, architects, purchasing teams, and vendors to ensure fixture programs align with rollout schedules, budget expectations, and merchandise presentation goals.

This Fixture Planner position supports the full fixture lifecycle — from research and planning through sourcing coordination, documentation, inventory tracking, distribution planning, and rollout execution. Attention to detail, strategic thinking, communication skills, and efficiency are critical to success in this fast-paced retail environment.

The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 annually.

• NAAB-accredited Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree a plus but not required
• License is Optional:
  Architectural license/registration is a plus, not required
• 5+ years job-related drafting, fixture planning, or retail rollout experience with demonstrated competence managing projects and supporting client-driven programs
• Experienced and passionate about Grocery and Retail
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD required
• Strong experience with fixture planning, merchandising layouts, and plan‑ograms
• Demonstrated experience interacting directly with clients, merchandising teams, or vendor partners
• Experience supporting fixture sourcing, procurement coordination, and cost tracking activities
• Strong understanding of fixture space utilization, budgeting considerations, and retail rollout processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

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• Lead the production of detailed AutoCAD drawings including floor plans, fixture layouts, elevations, and schedules
• Translate merchandising strategies and operational requirements into coordinated, construction-ready documentation
• Serve as a primary technical contact for fixture-related questions with internal teams and client stakeholders
• Consult with client and merchandising teams to determine functional and spatial fixture requirements
• Determine fixture quantities, specifications, and requirements for new stores, remodels, relocations, and special initiatives
• Collaborate with space planners to ensure accurate part numbers, quantities, and layout alignment with plan‑ograms
• Support fixture sourcing and procurement efforts including vendor research, pricing coordination, and documentation review
• Partner with Purchasing on RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and vendor evaluations as needed
• Track fixture quantities, budgets, and lifecycle costs to support accounting processes and approval workflows
• Manage distribution planning and tracking of fixture orders across rollout initiatives
• Maintain organized vendor documentation including specifications, engineering drawings, contracts, and quality assurance records
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure technical accuracy, coordination, and compliance with client standards
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting aggressive retail rollout deadlines
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external client and vendor relationships

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