Project Manager, Visual Merchandising

Position Summary:

The Project Manager, Visual Merchandising will oversee the visual merchandising workflows from strategy through execution. He/She will also drive the creative build and execution for all events across our brand portfolio. He/She will be the project management expert to spearhead efficient process and workflow with cross-functional partners as well as within the creative team. This individual will have the global 360° view of all work in the department, identify end-to-end processes and efficiencies and enable resources to deliver on business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct an analysis of current workload for the team. Based on analysis, establish and apply new process(es) and associated timelines to ensure appropriate lead times to meet expected deliverables
• Establish schedule and meeting cadence for seasonal resets and key initiatives with cross functional teams (sales, visual merchandising, marketing and creative) to drive execution, approval process and collaboration
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive the interconnected pieces of reset including assortment and line review, planograms, visual merchandising, supply & operations.
• Manage reset from inception through delivery including tracking progress against established timelines and escalating issues when necessary
• Drive execution of any promotional programs (in-store, retailer, pop up, etc.) from inception while steering all reviews and approvals from creative concepting through final release
• Improve processes to streamline workflows, improve clarity and communication and reduce complexity
• Manage large collaboration and other large-scale initiative globally

Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to work with teams in multiple time zones (CA office connection and International Team)
• Communicate effectively the creative objectives of projects and partner with internal departments such as brand marketing, ecommerce marketing, social media, art directors, designers and copywriters
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make prioritization judgements against current resources and budget while keeping bigger-picture business goals in mind
• Proven experience managing omnichannel activations
• Ability to anticipate team workload and establish schedules/ timelines/work flow to meet project deadlines
• Complete understanding of creative process and production process to build time and action schedule from concept to project completion
• Ability to work people in various disciplines: marketing, product development, sales
• Superior organizational and communication skills (verbal and written)
• BA or BFA preferred
• 5+ Years of Creative Operations and project management experience
• Knowledge of computer programs including: Adobe Creative Suite, excel
• Strong strategy, process, and tactical skills: Big-picture thinking with a willingness to be hands-on
• Understand project goals and requirements, technical constraints, budget and schedule