Visual Merchandising and Experiential Design Project Manager - IC Extended

We are looking for a Visual Merchandising and Experiential Design Project Manager to partner with our luxury beauty client. This role operates in a hybrid model, with several days per week onsite at the client site and the balance of time remote. The VM and Experiential Design PM oversees the planning, and execution of visual merchandising and experiential design strategies to enhance the brand image and drive customer engagement. This role requires a blend of creative problem solving, strategic thinking, and project management expertise to ensure that all initiatives align with the brand’s goals, resonate with zones/countries, and deliver a cohesive customer experience. You are a lover of spreadsheets, have a knack for collaborating across diverse teams and can easily "herd the cats".

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, retail, and design, to align visual merchandising and experiential design initiatives with broader brand goals.

Manage multiple projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets.

Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and external partners to execute visual merchandising and experiential design plans.

Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables daily, resolving issues as they arise.

Oversee the design and development of windows, pop-ups, events, fixtures, and guidelines for retail environments.

Ensure the consistent application of brand standards and guidelines across all visual merchandising and experiential design elements.

Provide insights and recommendations for improvement based on performance history.

Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the team.

Bachelor’s degree in Creative Ops, Visual Merchandising, Design, Marketing, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in visual merchandising or a similar role, with a minimum of 2 years in a project management capacity.

Strong project management skills, with experience using tools such as Wrike, SmartSheets, or Microsoft Project.

Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, or similar tools.

Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.

Ability to travel to retail locations as needed.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in the beauty, fashion, or luxury retail industries.

Knowledge of sustainable design, merchandising practices and pop up execution.

Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) is a plus.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 annually. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience, and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

This is a hybrid role requiring flexibility to work in-office and remotely. Evening or weekend work may occasionally be required during major projects.

We offer a competitive benefits package including major medical, dental and vision insurance, FSA, HSA, and employee discounts.

Industrial Color is a division of CoCreativ, a family of integrated creative production companies. Industrial Color partners with top brands, agencies, and creative professionals providing a full range of essential production services. For over 30 years, we've led the industry through a culture of innovation, bringing state-of-the-art digital production and post-production solutions to our clients.

Our headquarters is based in Tribeca, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and studios in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Our clients include: L'Oreal, Publicis, Procter & Gamble, Tommy Hilfiger, Absolut Vodka, Nike, Estee Lauder, Amazon...