Hybrid Retail Design and Merchandising Project Manager

at Industrial Color

• Job title: Retail Design and Merchandising Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Retail Design and Merchandising Project Manager managing luxury beauty client initiatives. Responsibilities include project management, design execution, and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of retail design and merchandising projects, from initial briefing and concept development through to final execution and approval.
• Develop, track, and maintain comprehensive project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets.
• Oversee the design and execution of various design elements in retail, consistently ensuring projects meet all required deadlines.
• Manage vendor relationships end-to-end for prototypes and specific global-managed projects, ensuring external partners meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Act as the primary representative for the Retail Design and Merchandising teams in all meetings with creative project managers, marketing, creative operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication channels across all teams, proactively providing visibility into project status, potential issues, and upcoming needs.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external partners to align design and merchandising initiatives with broader brand goals and ensure consistent messaging.
• Vet all incoming project briefings from marketing and other teams, ensuring completeness, clarity, and the capture of all necessary information for the Retail Design and Merchandising teams.
• Streamline and manage the approval process and agenda for all design and merchandising projects, coordinating with relevant teams to secure timely sign-offs.
• Connect workflow processes, identify, and eliminate duplicative work, and implement clear systems for project initiation and tracking.
• Maintain and update the Retail Design and Merchandising project database with all project-related information, assets, and approvals.
• Organize and manage folders of working files to ensure efficient collaboration and easy access for designers and team members.
• Oversee the tracking of creative assets progress, ensuring the Retail Design and Merchandising database is accurately updated.
• Actively seek opportunities to refine project management processes, enhancing efficiency and communication flow.

Requirements

• A strong background in Creative Operations and Project Management, preferably within a corporate environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a creative operations role or a similar project management capacity, ideally within the retail, beauty, or luxury goods sector.
• Proven knowledge of design phases, merchandising practices, and retail design execution.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence, inspire, and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• High motivation, decisiveness, and strong organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to multitask effectively, maintain strict deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A high degree of adaptability to changing workflows and processes.
• Proficiency with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, or similar tools is a plus.

Benefits

• The anticipated salary range for this role is $95,000 - $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.