Store Design Project Manager

Overview

We're looking for a Store Design Project Manager to help bring our retail and wholesale environments to life. The Project Manager will support the successful execution of Veronica Beard's retail development program by combining design coordination, project management, procurement, timelines, budget oversight, and schedule management.

This position will strengthen day-to-day project execution, improve project accountability and reporting, reduce administrative demands on senior management, and support efficient delivery of new stores, renovations, and refreshes while maintaining Veronica Beard's design standards and brand identity. This role will oversee projects from design development through store opening.

Working closely with internal teams, architects, designers, contractors, and landlords, the Project Manager will ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with brand standards. With a strong eye for design and detail, this individual will play a key role in creating elevated retail environments that enhance customer experience and support business growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop design packages, including floor plans, fixture layouts, finish selections, and material boards
• Coordinate store design development, renovations, refreshes, and new store openings
• Assist in developing store fixture packages to maximize merchandising and selling opportunities
• Manage multiple retail development projects from design development through store opening
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, landlords, consultants, and vendors
• Review project drawings for completeness, coordination, feasibility, and compliance with design standards
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and critical-path activities
• Coordinate permitting, landlord approvals, project activities, and closeout
• Manage project budgets, cost estimates, commitments, expenditures, and financial forecasts
• Coordinate contractor bidding, proposal evaluations, bid leveling, and value engineering
• Review and track change orders, contractor payment applications, purchase orders, and invoices
• Manage procurement, material sourcing, vendor relationships, and delivery schedules
• Track project progress, identify risks, and coordinate corrective actions
• Maintain project documentation, drawings, schedules, budgets, and reporting through designated project management software
• Prepare regular project status reports identifying budget performance, schedule impacts, and outstanding decisions
• Coordinate with Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising, IT, Security, and Real Estate
• Manage new store coming-soon signage and coordinate store-opening requirements
• Coordinate punch lists, final inspections, warranties, and project turnover
• Support ongoing store maintenance, repairs, and capital improvement projects
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and consistent with Veronica Beard brand standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Project Management, Retail, or a related field preferred
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in retail store development, commercial project delivery, interior design, or project management
• Direct experience coordinating retail development projects, preferably within luxury retail, specialty retail, or high-end commercial interiors
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects from design development through completion
• Working knowledge of commercial project delivery methods, permitting, bidding, procurement, and project administration
• Ability to read, interpret, and coordinate architectural, mechanical, electrical, and project documents
• Experience working with architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, landlords, and vendors
• Understanding of project budgets, cost estimates, bid comparisons, change orders, and contractor payment applications
• Ability to develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, milestones, and critical-path activities
• Experience coordinating procurement, material sourcing, vendor production, and delivery schedules
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or comparable design software; familiarity with 3D modeling and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for budget tracking, financial reporting, and project documentation
• Experience with project management software such as com, Smartsheet, Procore, or similar platforms preferred
• Ability to source and present decorative items, materials, and finishes for selection
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities, identify project risks, and recommend practical solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across internal departments and external project teams
• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to balance design quality, project feasibility, schedules, and financial objectives
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as project requirements dicate

Pay and benefits

The base salary range for this role is between $75,000 and $110,000. The relevant base salary will vary depending on wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, degrees, and certifications. The base salary is just one component of our total compensation offerings, which consist of a comprehensive benefits package as well as a short-term incentive program, clothing allowance, and merchandise discounts

At Veronica Beard, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where every single employee can thrive and feel valued. As a company, we firmly believe that there is strength in diversity. We seek to recruit talent from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds and are actively seeking candidates with a dedication to advancing equity, inclusion, and racial and social justice in their work.