Project Manager – Visual Merchandising Operations

Project Manager – Visual Merchandising Operations

A leading brand in the retail and athletic apparel industry is seeking a Project Manager of Visual Merchandising Operations to support end-to-end design and production across retail and wholesale environments in North America. This role combines creative project management, vendor coordination, and operational execution to ensure seamless seasonal rollouts and retail experiences.

• Manage the design, production, and rollout of visual merchandising and retail experience projects for both retail and wholesale channels
• Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional teams and vendors, managing timelines, approvals, and quality control
• Oversee the Visual Merchandising (VM) calendar
  , ensuring smooth coordination for GTM launches, events, new store openings, and construction timelines
• Partner with creative, operations, and finance teams to manage purchase orders, track budgets, and maintain cost‑effective execution
• Support the visual merchandising design process, ensuring all work aligns with brand strategy, creative guidelines, and consumer expectations
• Lead meetings, maintain documentation, and manage the Visual Inbox and related systems to ensure operational excellence
• Collaborate closely with the Sr. Manager of Creative Visual Merchandising and Operations and help mentor two direct reports

• 5+ years of experience in retail visual merchandising
  , including 2–4 years in a corporate or global environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects with tight deadlines and cross-functional dependencies
• Strong background in vendor management
  , inventory control
  , and budget tracking
• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Fashion Design, Retail Marketing
  , or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator),
  Power Point , and project management tools (Asana or similar)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills — able to guide teams and manage expectations across departments
• Experience fostering collaboration and creative excellence within a fast‑paced, growing retail brand

• Hybrid: 3 days onsite at Boston Landing or Lawrence, MA
• Contract role with potential for extension

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Project Management and Design