Job Description
Job Description
Space Planner
Alameda
Compensation: $31.00 - $38.50+ Mid-Year and End-of-Year Discretionary Bonus
We are seeking a highly organized, versatile person to join our team as a Space Planner in the Alameda office (Hybrid). This role focuses exclusively on retail space planning, generating consistent, technical layouts based on standardized templates and site-specific conditions for a global retail tech company's worldwide program.
MBH is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. To request a reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please email resumes@mbharch.com.
What You'll Do
- Produce consistent, accurate 2D/3D store layout plans using CAD, Revit, and other modeling tools.
- Translate existing survey data into plan layouts that meet strict retail guidelines.
- Apply established fixture, furniture, and display packages to layouts with precision.
- Prepare clear, standardized deliverables: plan layouts, storefront elevations, and basic sections.
- Incorporate redlines and team feedback with high accuracy.
- Manage multiple space planning tasks concurrently while meeting fast turnaround deadlines.
- Assemble merchandise placements based on fixed planograms and client rules.
- Create inventory lists of store elements (fixtures, furniture, etc.).
- Support quality control and accuracy checking of peer work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with space planning
- Proficiency in BIM software
- Excellent attention to detail and consistency in technical documentation
- Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and communicate progress clearly with your team
- Comfortable working within predefined standards, templates, and repetitive workflows
- Collaborative team mindset with accountability for your own deliverables
- Ability to take the initiative to research and resolve issues independently before escalating to management
Experience with:
- Space planning for retail or commercial interiors, especially within a rollout or high-volume environment
- Revit (required); additional proficiency in any of the following is a plus:
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Enscape
- Cinema 4D
- Bluebeam
- Creating and managing accurate fixture, furniture, and equipment (FF&E) plans
- Reviewing and incorporating field survey data into layout plans
- Communicating clearly and concisely with team members in a production-driven environment
- Implementing redlines and revisions quickly and precisely
- Maintaining organization and output in a structured, task-oriented workflow
Benefits
- 100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k Profit Sharing
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, Volunteer, and Sick Time Off
- Professional development stipend
- LinkedIn Learning and Hone classes
- Hybrid work stipend, office snacks, and monthly lunches
- Commuter Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company sponsored Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
About MBH Architects
MBH Architects combines the opportunities of a top-tier firm with the close-knit culture of a smaller practice. With offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Denver, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, we offer hybrid flexibility to meet today’s professionals' needs.
Our success is built on meaningful work-life balance and creative excellence. Through integrated services—including architecture, environmental graphics, and interior design—we deliver world-class projects including multi-family housing, labs, retail experiences for iconic brands and many more. We believe great work happens when people feel supported and energized.
What sets MBH apart is our commitment to fostering a community where every team member can thrive both professionally and personally. We prioritize sustainability and social impact in our projects, while cultivating camaraderie through team events, from design competitions to waffle-offs.
At MBH, your unique perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and your well-being matters.
Why MBH Architects?
At MBH, we believe in the power of collaboration and community. Our success is built on the foundation of helping each other grow and thrive. We pride ourselves on producing high-quality work, but even more so, we value the strength of our teams. Every member of the MBH family brings unique talents and perspectives that contribute to our collective achievements.
While we work hard and move at a fast pace, we never lose sight of the importance of supporting one another and having fun along the way. From our annual Halloween costume contest and waffle-offs to competing in international design competitions, we know how to balance serious work with a sense of camaraderie and joy.
If you are passionate about your work, and strive for excellence in everything you do, MBH Architects could be the perfect fit for you.
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