Manager - In Store Marketing at Michaels Stores | Irving, TX

Michaels Stores

Manager - In Store Marketing

Irving, TX (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableManager7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead in-store signage and environmental design as the primary 3D and production owner for Michaels' In-Store Marketing team.

Own sign and environmental creative projects from concept through production for in-store environments.
Must-have: Advanced Cinema 4D and Adobe Creative Suite skills with 7–8 years in retail design.
Standout: Manages hybrid teams (in-house and offshore) and budgets to deliver on-time, high-impact signage.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Oversees all sign and environmental creative projects for the In-Store Marketing team.
Manages creative timelines in alignment with daily production and ad sign demands.
Provides creative direction and feedback across all projects and leads bi-weekly creative review meetings.
Partners with Traffic and Sign Procurement to establish print and production timelines.
Leads project kickoff meetings with cross-functional partners.
Manages and supports in-house specialists and offshore partners.
Sets priorities, allocates workload, and ensures on-time delivery.
Provides ongoing coaching, creative feedback, and performance guidance.
Partners cross-functionally with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Operations, IT, Traffic, Procurement, and external vendors.
Works within budget constraints and helps implement sustainable design solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Advanced skills in 2D and 3D modeling software such as Cinema 4D and the Adobe Create Suite
Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating spatial, environmental, and graphic design work
7-8 years of experience in retail design, experiential design, or a similar field
Proficiency in space planning, interior design, and graphic design
Excellent presentation and communication skills to present ideas to senior leadership and other stakeholders
Project management: The ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and budgets simultaneously

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field
Experience in AutoCAD and SketchUp

Benefits

health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
paid time off
tuition assistance
generous employee discounts
and much more

Michaels Stores

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At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.

Founded in 1973

Irving, Texas, USA

18K employees (1,329 in marketing)

www.michaels.com

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