Sézane · 12 hours ago
Retail Development Project Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expSézane is a pioneering French fashion brand focused on quality and creativity. The Retail Development Project Manager will oversee the construction and execution of retail projects, ensuring alignment with brand standards and managing relationships with various stakeholders.
FashionManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end construction project management of delegated retail stores and pop-up projects; acting as the key liaison between internal and external teams that include architecture, design, legal, insurance, signage, staffing, merchandising, shipping, visual merchandising, and operational logistics
Manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed within the allotted timeframe and consistent with Sézane brand quality standards and guidelines
Ensure accurate, timely, and in-budget delivery of floor plans, finishes, fixtures, and materials, maintaining alignment with design intent and brand standards
Review all drawings, samples, and mockups with a critical eye for detail, flagging inconsistencies, anticipating potential issues, and leading resolutions to ensure an accurate delivery of desired floorplans and overall design
Act as an on-the-ground lead throughout construction, installation, and opening phases, coordinating with offsite teams to ensure readiness for merchandise installation and grand openings
Oversee on-site logistics, issue resolution, and day-to-day coordination with AORs, expeditors, contractors, millworkers and all other relevant vendors required for project completion
Ensure opening timelines and operational details are aligned across teams to ensure a smooth handoff to Retail and Operations teams for typical retail management of the space
Source, engage, and manage market-specific relationships to support successful project delivery and long-term partnerships including AORs, contractors, permit expeditors, and local/regional fabrications such as millworkers and signage vendors
Serve as a key liaison between internal architecture and design teams and external consultants, contractors, and vendors
Maintain relationships with local/regional authorities and landlords to ensure seamless store openings and open communication in relation to permitting and business operation
Lead contract negotiations with all vendors required for retail projects in conjunction with Sézane's internal Legal team
Maintain strong working relationships with landlords, contractors, facilities, and operational partners throughout the entire project lifecycle and ensure a smooth and coordinated handoff of contacts to internal Operations and Retail teams
Lead communication on project progression with key internal teams including marketing, influence, retail, and events teams and assist in the planning of grand opening events and activities
Prepare and share clear reporting on timelines, budgets, key milestones, and decisions with internal stakeholders
Support legal and compliance processes related to permitting, contracts, insurance, and property requirements
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of hands-on retail project management experience, must be well versed in onsite management of retail build outs and managing external construction teams and vendors
Must be Los Angeles-based and able to work in person at our West Hollywood office
Must be able to travel considerably throughout construction and installation of projects
Proven track record managing fast-paced, high-expectations projects from beginning to end and coordinating with internal & external cross-functional teams on a large scale
Comfortable owning multiple projects simultaneously with a small team
Architecture and interior design knowledge and familiarity is key; formal degrees/certifications are a plus but not required (dwgs, AutoCAD, ProCore etc.)
Preferred
Bilingual (French / English) is a plus but not required
Company
Sézane
Fondée en 2013 par Morgane Sézalory, Sézane est la première marque de mode française à placer la qualité, la créativité et le prix juste au coeur de ses collections.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
General Atlantic
2022-09-02Series Unknown
2018-06-05Private Equity
2015-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Morgane Sezalory
CEO - fondatrice
Nicolas Benoist
CTO
Recent News
2025-04-26
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