Assistant Project Manager, Retail Design

$85,000 - $95,000/Yr

Byredo - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - New York, NY

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Retail Design Project Manager will support the Wholesale and Retail teams in executing new builds and maintaining existing BYREDO boutique stores and department stores across North America. This role involves collaborating with global design teams, managing construction documents, and ensuring that all projects align with Byredo's brand standards and guidelines. The Project Manager will also maintain relationships with external stakeholders and oversee project timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global design team to understand vision and branding objectives of new construction for both retail and wholesale locations
• Review, redline, and approve all construction documents to ensure designs are accurate and consistent with brand standards
• Assist procurement of sub-contractors and suppliers with local architect and design studio
• Conduct design briefings alongside Retail Project Manager and outline core details and expectations of the design project for vendors
• Ensure all aspects of the project align with global Byredo guidelines and goals
• Maintain and foster external relationships with general contractors, fixture contractors, local architects, and design studios
• Work closely with luxury department store design and construction teams to ensure seamless communication regarding deliverables
• Identify and propose solutions to resolve issues that can adversely impact project schedule, cost, or design integrity on multiple projects
• Travel domestically to wholesale (department stores) and boutique locations to ensure projects and construction are going smoothly and up to Byredo standards
• Manage and oversee invoice/requisitions from vendors and design studio
• Oversee communication and documentation of project with local architect and design studio
• Work in tandem with cross-functional teams such as Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Retail & Wholesale teams to ensure a cohesive message across all channels
• Oversee and manage all repairs and maintenance needs across the portfolio of boutiques by keeping a pipeline of reliable and local General Contractors

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Degree in architecture, interior design, or other relevant disciplines a plus
• 3-4 years of Project Management experience
• Ability to understand, read, and evaluate architectural and design blueprints/renderings
• Experience with SAP and AUTOCAD a plus
• Excellent project and timeline management skills
• Proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented soft skills
• Ability to travel domestically, up to 40% for on-site visits
• Excellent analytical and management skills to meet all project deadlines in an environment of change and shifting priorities

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K
• Paid holidays
• Generous paid time-off policy
• Hybrid work environment
• Career opportunities within a dynamic team