Bubble · 8 hours ago
Retail & Visual Merchandising Project Manager
New York, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expBubble is a skincare company seeking a Retail & Visual Merchandising Project Manager. In this role, you will manage retail programs across major partners like Ulta, Target, and Walmart, overseeing project timelines, vendor coordination, and execution of retail assets.
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Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end project management for retail initiatives across Ulta, Target, and Walmart, from initial brief through production, shipment, and in-store execution
Develop and maintain detailed project plans and timelines, including owners, dependencies, milestones, and retailer-required ship and install dates
Act as the central point of accountability for retail project execution, ensuring alignment across Creative, Retail, Operations, and external partners
Proactively identify risks related to timing, cost, scope, retailer requirements, or late changes, and drive mitigation plans to keep projects on track
Run recurring cross-functional meetings (kickoffs, check-ins, vendor calls) to maintain momentum and accountability
Maintain project trackers as the single source of truth for status, risks, and decisions
Partner most closely with the VM Creative Director to translate creative concepts into executable, production-ready retail assets
Ensure creative concepts are feasible within timeline, budget, material, and retailer constraints
Manage execution of retail assets including in-line trays, temporary displays, permanent fixtures, signage, and seasonal programs
Ensure all retail programs meet Ulta, Target, and Walmart requirements for dimensions, materials, packaging, labeling, routing, and compliance
Serve as the sourcing lead for assigned projects, owning vendor selection, coordination, timelines, and cost management
Partner directly with vendors, fabricators, and logistics partners to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
Balance cost, speed, and quality while maintaining brand and retailer standards
Act as the connective tissue between VM Creative, Retail, Operations, and external partners
Translate retail and creative inputs into clear, time-bound execution plans
Communicate clearly and regularly with senior leadership on project status, risks, and tradeoffs
Drive accountability and decision-making across stakeholders
Help refine retail briefing, kickoff, and execution processes to improve clarity, speed, and predictability
Establish best practices around timelines, change management, and execution readiness
Identify and resolve issues stemming from compressed timelines, incomplete briefs, or evolving retailer requirements
Escalate risks early with clear options and recommendations
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in project management, ideally supporting retail execution, operations, or cross-functional launches within Beauty, CPG, or consumer brands
Proven ability to manage complex, fast-moving projects with multiple stakeholders and hard deadlines
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Comfort owning vendor coordination and sourcing decisions at the project level
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and shifting priorities without losing rigor
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Wrike)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Preferred
Experience working with large retailers such as Ulta, Target, and/or Walmart strongly preferred
Visual merchandising or fixture/display experience is a plus, not a requirement
Company
Bubble
Bubble is a science-backed skincare line formulated specifically to clean, balance and hydrate teenage skin.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-10-01Series Unknown
2020-08-01Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Shai Eisenman
Founder & CEO
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