Athari is hiring: Assistant Project Manager-Visual Merchandising in New York

Client visual merchandising team is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Jr-level project manager that operates well in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where multi-tasking is essential.

This role will support the global Visual Merchandising team with a focus on international markets.

This is an operations and project management role; it is not a design or creative position.

Reports to the Director of Visual Merchandising - International to support the development and execution of seasonal permanent fixture updates & promotional activations annually in international market.

Responsibilities:

1. Drive internal timelines for gondola updates, tracking key deliverables with cross-functional partners such as key accounts & graphic design. Effectively communicate project statuses in weekly meetings.
2. Partner with key accounts to track product launches by market, plan product locations on gondola, and check product assortments against planograms & technical drawings.
3. Own relationships with 3D fixture & display vendors (permanent & promotional) to develop, prototype, and produce gondola updates or temporary activations - understanding of 3D engineering drawings is essential.
4. Coordinate between vendor & graphic design to share artwork due dates, graphic dielines, artwork releases. Review print proofs for accuracy.
5. Coordinate shipping and distribution of update materials & new fixtures with freight brokers & retail partners.
6. Track update & new fixture installations, compile local team feedback and order any necessary replacement materials to maintain fixtures.
7. Partner with local teams & retailer partners to share gondola change documentation, track shipments, and ensure update installation.
8. Save and track project quotes & invoices from external vendors, track summary of expenses by market monthly.
9. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to request, receive, and distribute all required new product packaging samples.
10. Maintain portfolio of competitive merchandising as inspiration, go on store checks to keep abreast of new design innovations & trends.
11. Drive engineering design and create innovative merchandising solutions that align to budget & brand identity.
12. Keep workspaces & office gondolas updated and well organized with the latest updates in collaboration with the Visual Merchandising Intern.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary range: $70-85K (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education).

Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs.

Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more.

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