Manager, CVM Production-Windows

Position Overview:

The Manager, CVM Production Windows role will manage the production, execution, and global roll out of all CVM assets for global windows, vitrines, and in-store campaigns. The ideal candidate will uphold the highest standard of material understanding, production techniques, and high quality execution for all CVM assets and will ensure all work is delivered in a timely manager, as well as within budget. The Manager will Improve process flows by becoming intimately familiar with the system's capabilities, organizing regular reviews of the store floor plan per region, and reviewing order form and CVM production guidance processes.

Key Accountabilities:

• Establish a collaborative relationship with global vendors to ensure all creative assets are correctly prepped for production. 
• Source new vendors, identify local artisan & artist to decline the campaign concept in accordance with different markets and maintain strong relationships as needed
• Ensure all assets are produced, shipped, delivered and installed, as well as quality checked as per the project brief.
• Prototype external windows and validation with management.
• Approve the technical drawing and oversee freelancers responsible for drafting.
• Responsible for Order Form and Purchase Orders.
• Communicate and establish a collaborative relationship with CVM regional team and field team regarding collateral needs and feedback.
• Proactively share updates on deliveries, replacements and production status to support market needs. 
• Partner closely with Design, Graphics, Finance, Strategic Store Planning, Procurement, Visual Merchandising, Customs Compliance and Logistics in order to produce global creative rollouts.
• Manage and serve as primary contact for the budgets of the global roll outs and production of each element distributed to the regions.
• Consider global business needs and plan accordingly by providing tracking in timely manner.
• Manage stage digital windows.
• Partner with central management team to identify realistic solutions to challenges such as shipment of delicate props or identifying alternative materials, while maintaining the integrity of the design. 
• Partner with Procurement Team in developing a bid strategy for each rollout, while thinking ahead creating a strategy for future campaigns. 
• Ensure a smooth transition in between each phase launches.
• Manage, lead and develop the Production windows and Animation team and freelance support as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience in merchandising, visual display, styling or related areas. 
• Luxury retail experience essential. 
• Ability to lead and develop a team. 
• Experience overseeing a global production budget. 
• Travel to domestic and oversea vendor factories for sourcing and production trips.
• Proficiency in 3D Rhinoceros, Autocad and Adobe Suite applications and Microsoft.
• Educational background in Design or Luxury Management.
• Primary experience at creating compelling retail display. 
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to proactively manage a complex process. 
• Proactive, positive spirit, flexible, enthusiastic and strong interpersonal skills. 
• Experience with cross-functional teaming and proven ability to work with a variety of people and present ideas and information to group. 
• Strong knowledge of vendor sources and craftspeople for materials, techniques, props and fulfillment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comfortable in and appreciative of a luxury retail setting. 
• Good knowledge of jewelry, leather goods and gifts. 
• Able to travel as needed for store visits & installations. 
• Strong sense of composition and design. 
• Strong conceptual skills. 
• Knowledge of sourcing from obscure sources. 

The hiring range for this position ranges from $122,485 – $172,920. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.