Manager, Store Planning and Design

ABOUT US

At RADAR, we're transforming the way the world thinks about physical retail. RADAR has raised over $104M from top investors, retailers, and strategics and works with some of the world's retail brands including American Eagle and Gap. We’re building the future of in-store experience where every product and every person can be precisely located in real time.

Our platform combines RFID and AI to unlock hyper-accurate product visibility and automation at scale. From real-time inventory tracking to seamless checkout experiences, our technology empowers some of the world’s largest retailers to streamline operations, reduce loss, and elevate both employee and customer experiences.

We’re a fast-growing, mission-driven startup where bold ideas, collaboration, and impact are at the core of everything we do. Join us as we reshape the physical world with digital precision, starting with retail and expanding far beyond!

OUR VALUES

Mission-Driven: We're transforming retail with cutting-edge technology and building something that truly matters.

Collaborative Team: We thrive on curiosity, shared goals, and solving complex problems together.

High Impact: You’ll make meaningful contributions from day one and help shape the future of our product and company.

Clear Communication: We value honesty, humility, and respectful dialogue—everyone’s voice matters.

Balanced Lives: We work hard, but not at the expense of well-being. We respect time, boundaries, and life outside of work.

Diverse Perspectives: We believe better ideas come from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints.

Empathy-Driven Design: We build with deep respect for our end users, listening closely to their feedback and needs.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Senior Manager / Manager, Store Planning & Design will oversee the end-to-end execution of RADAR’s store planning, architectural validation, and design workflows, while owning the evolution of planning tooling, design accuracy, and scalability through targeted R&D initiatives. 

You’ll lead a team responsible for translating construction documents, store layouts, and as-built conditions into precise, install-ready sensor plans using 2D and 3D modeling, LIDAR scans, and internal planning systems. In parallel, you will drive continuous improvement of planning methods, tools, and integrations to reduce install complexity, improve compliance, and enable first-time-right deployments at a global scale. 

You’ll partner closely with Deployment Operations, Engineering, Solutions, Customer Operations, Support, and external integrators to ensure designs are accurate, executable, standardized, and increasingly automated as RADAR grows. 

This role blends architectural and spatial design expertise with product-like ownership of tooling, process innovation, and operational feedback loops, maintaining a tight pulse on design quality, install efficiency, and global scalability.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Store Planning & Design team; own workload prioritization, quality reviews, and delivery SLAs. 
• Own end-to-end store planning: intake → architectural review → 2D/3D modeling → install-ready site plans and packages. 
• Ensure accurate, repeatable sensor designs by translating CDs/RCPs/as-builts into executable plans (ceilings, obstructions, fixtures, compliance). 
• Drive planning R&D: improve accuracy, scalability, and automation through new methods, standards, and internal tooling. 
• Own third-party tooling and integrations (LIDAR/BIM/compliance platforms) and vendor relationships to improve design precision and local code alignment. 
• Build a structured field feedback loop with installers/integrators; convert install learnings into better plans that reduce rework, revisits, and cost. 
• Partner with Engineering/Product/Deployment Ops to integrate systems, strengthen workflows, and improve planning-to-install handoffs. 
• Define and track metrics (first-time-right, plan accuracy, turnaround time, deviation rate) and continuously improve performance.

ABOUT YOU

Required:

• 7+ years of experience in retail architecture, store planning, interior architecture, or related design fields. 
• 3+ years of people management or team leadership experience. 
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, RCPs, sections, and elevations. 
• Hands-on experience with 3D modeling and spatial planning for physical environments. 
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, or equivalent tools. 
• Experience working with LIDAR scans, point clouds, or as-built validation workflows. 
• Experience leveraging GIS, spatial data, or geospatial tools to inform site planning, deployment strategy, or physical environment analysis. (i.e. ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, tools, or systems—not just execute within them. 
• Strong understanding of retail store environments, fixtures, ceilings, and construction constraints. 
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; able to translate technical detail into actionable guidance. 
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments with cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Experience with NavVis IVION, Trimble, or similar LIDAR scanning platforms. 
• Experience supporting large multi-site retail rollouts or enterprise deployments. 
• Familiarity with hardware installations, low-voltage systems, or retail technology. 
• Exposure to RFID, sensors, cameras, or IoT hardware ecosystems. 
• Experience evaluating or integrating third-party tools and vendors. 
• Experience working across global store formats and local code/regulatory constraints.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

In your first 30 days, you will:

• Learn RADAR’s mission, technology stack, and deployment model. 
• Develop deep understanding of current planning workflows, tools, and standards. 
• Review design accuracy, install feedback, and existing improvement opportunities. 
• Build relationships with Deployment, Engineering, and field teams. 
• Identify early R&D and tooling opportunities.

In your first 60 days, you will:

• Begin owning planning execution and improvement initiatives. 
• Partner with Engineering on initial tooling or process enhancements. 
• Establish structured feedback loops with installation teams. 
• Publish or refine planning standards and validation processes. 
• Define baseline metrics for accuracy, efficiency, and scalability

In your first 90 days, you will:

• Fully own store planning, design, and planning R&D execution. 
• Deliver a roadmap for planning tool improvements and integrations. 
• Implement measurable improvements to design accuracy and install efficiency. 
• Strengthen team coaching, quality reviews, and governance. 
• Support readiness for new customers, regions, and store formats.

At RADAR, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The expected base salary range for this position is $120,000-$200,000. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors,  including job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training.You will also be eligible to receive other benefits including: equity, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, life and disability benefits, 401k plan,  flexible time off, and paid parental leave. The pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting. 

Research has shown that women & underrepresented minorities are more likely to read lists of requirements and consider themselves unqualified if they don't meet every single one. This list represents what we're ideally looking for, but everyone has unique strengths & weaknesses, and we hire for strength & potential, not lack of weakness.

Use of artificial intelligence or a LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process will be grounds for rejection of your application process.