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, po