Creative Window & Interior Design Project Manager

Ralph Lauren Corporation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in premium lifestyle products is seeking a Creative Window & Interior Design Project Manager to oversee the rollout of seasonal windows and prints across numerous locations. The ideal candidate will possess strong planning and project management skills, be able to work both independently and as part of a team, and have some experience in print management. This role is based in London, and includes collaboration with various internal teams to enhance brand presence in-store.

Qualifications

• Exceptional planning, ability to manage evolving timelines and budgets required.
• Experience in translating concepts into physical spaces is beneficial.
• Experience in print management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Project manage the production rollout across 50+ locations.
• Ensure local print installations across 350+ locations.
• Support with seasonal communications and print management.

Skills

Planning and time management

Project management

Ability to work independently

Print management

Job description

Creative Window & Interior Design Project Manager

Ref #:

W169253

Department:

Creative Services

City:

London

State/Province:

London

Location:

United Kingdom

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

The Brand Image Manager / Creative Window & Interior Design Project Manager will be part of a small & highly dynamic team that produce Ralph Lauren PRO (Polo Retail Outlet) seasonal Windows & Interiors concepts across the EMEA region. There are 4 main seasonal launches, with additional key Marketing concept activations each season in outlet centres throughout EMEA.

The Brand Image Project Manager/Creative Window & Interior Design Project Manager will be responsible for project managing all aspects of production & rollout of over 250 windows & 350 print installations each season, supporting the Senior Brand Image Manager & Brand Image Director.

• Project Manage seasonal production rollout of all creative touch points across PRO 50+ locations, as briefed by the Senior Brand Image Manager, namely, production, prototyping, logistics and accounting.
• Supporting the Senior Brand Image Manager with allocation of the (MAT) Matrix Allocation Tool’ on all seasonal roll-out tasks.
• Ensuring of local print installations & logistics across 350+ print location in the PRO portfolio.
• Supporting the Senior Brand Image Manager with Print Management; collating assets & print proofing.
• Support the Senior Brand Image Manager to build seasonal Window Guidelines for the EMEA PRO portfolio, 4 times annually.
• Support the Senior Brand Image Manager with Seasonal Communications to Corporate partnership functions, Regional Brand Image teams & Retail store teams.
• Purchase Orders; produce 100+ P.O coding invoices in Ariba seasonally.
• Support the Senior Brand Image Manager maintain working rapport with supply chain, tax & imports teams internal & external & logistics broker teams.
• Manage own T&E

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

· Exceptional planning, time management organisation skills, be confident and competent in handling projects at various stages.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

· Skilled & confident with managing evolving timelines and multiple budgets.

· Ability & experience to translate concept builds into a physical space would be beneficial

· Print Management experience would be beneficial

Ad Hoc

· Manage existing & new propping inventory communications.

· Keep abreast of current creative retail and project management trends, tools & systems.

· Maintain creative database of stores – window & interior profiles, tech specifications.