Project Manager – Creative Operations & Retail Design
Location: Beaverton, OR (Hybrid)
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Pay Rate: $55/hour W2
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support large-scale retail design and creative operations initiatives for a globally recognized consumer brand. This role will partner with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept and design through execution, store opening, and post-launch support.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in retail store design, creative production, and project management, with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage complex timelines, and ensure successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead retail design and creative operations projects from planning through execution and store opening.
• Drive project timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risk management activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including design, marketing, brand, operations, and external vendors.
• Manage project communications and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Support retail store redesigns, brand experience initiatives, and large-scale rollout programs.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and aligned with business objectives.
• Maintain project documentation, resource plans, and reporting processes.
Required Qualifications:
• 5–10+ years of Project Management experience within Creative Operations, Retail Design, Brand Experience, or Store Development environments.
• Experience managing projects on the design or build side of retail store development.
• Proven experience driving projects from design through execution and store opening.
• Experience serving as a Creative Producer or Project Manager supporting retail design initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience partnering with global teams across multiple regions.
• Experience supporting store redesigns, retail rollouts, or brand experience programs for large consumer-facing brands.
• Previous experience within retail, apparel, footwear, sporting goods, luxury retail, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of retail environments, customer experience, and creative workflows.
Keywords:
Creative Operations, Retail Design, Store Development, Creative Producer, Retail Rollouts, Brand Experience, Project Management, Visual Merchandising, Retail Construction, Store Openings.