Creative Project Manager
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Job Description
Lead the development communication and of Vera Bradleys visual merchandising projects ensuring consistency creativity and alignment with the brand experience across all channels. Oversee processes strategies and operations within the RBE Photo Studio while managing crossfunctional relationships to support merchandising objectives. Develop and implement creative and userfriendly visual guidelines for both Brand and Outlet stores.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be assigned)
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Strategic Planning & Communication:
- Strategize and manage the of visual merchandising projects to enhance the brand experience.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including Merchandising Marketing Sales Product Development (PD) and Planning & Allocation to align on seasonal strategies product launches and overarching goals.
- Attend crossfunctional meetings to gather and share information on product assortments marketing stories and display strategies.
- Act as the primary liaison between the Visual Merchandising team and internal departments to ensure seamless of visual projects.
Project & Studio Management:
- Own and oversee all RBE Photo Studio operations including sample flow shot list compilation and styling for directives across all channels (Full Line Factory and Indirect).
- Develop maintain and distribute project calendars for all visual merchandising initiatives ensuring adherence to timelines and deadlines.
- Manage and coordinate all floor set calls and recordings across channels.
- Lead the creation and distribution of visual merchandising communications ensuring accuracy and consistency in design development and copywriting.
Creative Ideation & :
- Partner with the Visual Senior Manager to conceptualize and execute seasonal product presentations ensuring alignment with marketing strategies and sales goals.
- Oversee seasonal showroom setups including creative installations from planning through within budget constraints.
- Scale showroom concepts for fleetwide implementation maintaining brand standards and visual integrity.
- Provide inseason merchandising solutions and adjustments based on business needs and selling initiatives.
- Using creative design software create comprehensive field visual guidelines for both Brand and Outlet stores to ensure ease of understanding and effective implementation in the field.
Team & Vendor Management:
- Manage train and inspire the Studio Coordinator fostering development and growth within the role.
- Partner with vendors on store installations visual collateral development and project .
- Monitor and manage budgets for showroom and window projects providing timely and accurate reporting.
Logistics & Operational Support:
- Coordinate transportation and logistics for visual merchandising projects including internal displays corporate setups and special events.
- Maintain and update visual merchandising data in Crosscap ensuring accuracy and accessibility across all channels.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in Visual Design Business Marketing Merchandising or related field preferred.
- 5 years of experience in visual merchandising styling or interior design preferably in upscale/luxury gift apparel or home industries.
- Previous management experience is highly desirable.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles corporate leadership roles and product presentation strategies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Adobe Suite and other relevant software.
- Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills including presentation abilities.
- High level of creativity and strong visual aesthetic.
- Detailoriented with exceptional organizational and followthrough skills.
- Flexible adaptable and able to meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office environment with frequent use of office equipment (e.g. computers copiers phones).
- Frequent standing and movement required particularly during showroom setups and store visits.
- Occasional domestic travel to retail locations and corporate offices.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
We are proud of the competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefit package provided to our associates and their families. Our compensation package is designed to meet our associates today and help them plan for the future.
Health Benefits
VRA offers a variety of medical dental and vision programs to meet your familys health care needs.
- Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan
- A no premium medical plan for employee only coverage
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible spending accounts
Survivor Benefits
Life insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen.
- Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance
- Accidental Death and Disability insurance
- Voluntary life insurance for you your spouse and your children
Income Protection
If you are unable to work due to illness or injury VRA provides several programs to protect your income at no cost to you.
- Shortterm disability
- Longterm disability
- Paid family medical leave
Retirement Plan
The VRA 401k plan helps you accumulate savings for retirement
- 401k with generous company match immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
- Strong line up of professionally managed funds
- Safeharbor plan design
Paid Time Off
Enjoy generous time off programs.
- Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more
- 9 paid holidays a year
- Paid bereavement leave
Give Back Opportunities
VRA offers the opportunity to serve your community.
- Voluntary Time Off
- Matching charitable donations and leadership grants
Holistic Wellness
- Access to a variety of financial physical and mental wellness experts
- Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services
- Opportunities for leadership development skill development and career advancement
Product Discount
- Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley and Pura Vida products
Ancillary Benefits and Programs
- Bonus opportunity identity protection legal services pet insurance cell phone discount employee referral bonus annual birthday gift DailyPay corporate fitness facility and individual policies through Aflac
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled
Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.
Vera Bradley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
For more information please click the following links:
Vera Bradleys Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in English)
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in Spanish)
Right to Work Poster (English)
Right to Work Poster (Spanish)
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment application process please send an email to . Please include the accommodation you are requesting and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a casebycase basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation and other EEO/Affirmative Action issues will be responded to from this email address.
Our intention is to fill this opening within 30 days of the original posting date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
