Project Manager, Store Design & Visual Merchandising

24 Seven Talent; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent seeks a Project Manager, Store Design & Visual Merchandising to lead retail store planning and visual merchandising for a premium consumer products organization. Hybrid role in New York City, 40 hours/week on a contract basis for 3–5 months.

Responsibilities include overseeing design projects from planning through installation, coordinating openings, reviewing drawings, managing budgets and external partners, and ensuring a polished in-store experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Visual Merchandising or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in retail design, visual merchandising, store planning or PM.
• Experience with store openings, renovations or multi-location programs.
• Familiar with fixtures, materials, fabrication, construction and installation.
• Ability to review architectural drawings and specs.
• Proficiency with CAD and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee retail design projects from planning through installation and post-opening support.
• Maintain project timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder updates.
• Coordinate store openings, site visits, installations, and seasonal merchandising launches.
• Partner with creative, construction, procurement, finance, retail, and field teams.
• Review layouts, fixture packages, drawings, vendor submissions, and production progress.
• Manage external partners including fabricators, millworkers, and installation vendors.
• Track scope, purchase orders, invoices, budgets, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Resolve project issues related to production, delivery, installation, and store readiness.

Skills

Project management

Retail design

Visual merchandising

CAD

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Project Manager, Store Design & Visual Merchandising

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 3–5 months

Schedule: 40 hours/ week

Location: Hybrid, New York City

Pay: $50-60/hr

Overview

Lead retail store planning and visual merchandising projects for a premium consumer products organization. Manage new locations, renovations, and seasonal updates while ensuring a polished, consistent in-store experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee retail design projects from planning through installation and post-opening support.
• Maintain project timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder updates.
• Coordinate store openings, site visits, installations, and seasonal merchandising launches.
• Partner with creative, construction, procurement, finance, retail, and field teams.
• Review layouts, fixture packages, drawings, vendor submissions, and production progress.
• Manage external partners including fabricators, millworkers, and installation vendors.
• Track scope, purchase orders, invoices, budgets, and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Resolve project issues related to production, delivery, installation, and store readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Visual Merchandising, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in retail design, visual merchandising, store planning, or project management.
• Background supporting store openings, renovations, or multi‑location retail programs.
• Working knowledge of fixtures, materials, fabrication, construction, and installation.
• Ability to review architectural drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with CAD and project management tools.