Responsibilities

• Orchestrate strategic program management and executional leadership for retail marketing
• Partner closely with internal creative teams and agency partners to deliver exceptional design, product experiences, visual merchandising, graphics, and signage
• Establish, collaborate and manage cross-functional business relationships with multiple teams: Go-to-Market Managers, Product Marketing, Creative, Traffic, Production, Legal and Operations team to drive creative projects to meet business objectives, creative objectives, and timing and budget requirements
• Lead the retail creative development process with internal teams and agency partners in the following areas: creative resourcing, timeline management, budget management, creative project team management, cross-functional communication, creative strategy, regional share outs, legal approvals, and production hand-off
• Ensure teams consider customer experience, retail presence and brand integrity in every decision
• Proactively anticipate and manage project complexities to create space and set up the Retail creative team to do their best work
• Own clear and timely communication to cross-functional team leads regarding project status, obstacles and priorities. Proactively identify, communicate and manage risks
• Observe and identify opportunities for team processes, tools, documentation, and asset management improvements
• Develop schedules for deliverables partnering closely with Traffic and Production Managers to ensure accuracy
• Manage new store openings, seasonal campaigns and new product launches throughout the creative life cycle aligning with the strategic and budget goals, delivering on time and ensuring flawless execution
• Work closely with key cross-functional stakeholders providing direct communication, updates and alignment to ensure the success of the work

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
• 6-8 years of experience managing the creative development and execution
• Proven ability to handle ambiguity, problem solve, time management, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven, technical work environment
• Experience with engaging and managing multiple stakeholders and cross functional teams
• Experience successfully delivering results through a highly matrixed organization developing product campaigns and experiences for retail environments
• Must be proactive, detailed-oriented, resourceful and ability to manage multiple projects
• Self-motivated, flexible individual with strong leadership skills
• Polished written and verbal communications plus excellent presentation skills
• Experienced and comfortable navigating a client-facing environment
• Desire and ability to own and lead projects confidently with minimal direction
• Ability to work independently but also well with a team to drive work forward
• Print and digital experience