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Job Title: Creative Project Manager – Retail Design & Creative Operations

Location: Beaverton, OR (Onsite)

Duration: Contract (06/12/2026 – 06/11/2027)

Employment Type: W2 Contract

Pay Rate: $50–55 per hour

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support high-profile retail design and creative operations initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and has a proven track record managing retail store design projects from concept through execution and store opening.

You will partner closely with creative, design, marketing, and operations teams to drive project delivery, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure seamless execution of retail experiences and store transformation initiatives. This role requires a balance of strategic planning, operational execution, and strong stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

Retail Design Project Leadership

• Lead end-to-end retail store design and development projects from concept through execution and opening

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables

• Drive alignment on priorities, dependencies, risks, and project objectives

• Ensure projects are delivered on time and aligned with business and brand goals

Creative Operations & Execution

• Manage cross-functional workflows across creative, design, marketing, and operations teams

• Coordinate project workstreams and support execution of retail brand experiences

• Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and stakeholder communications

• Monitor project progress and proactively address roadblocks and risks

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle

• Build strong working relationships across multiple business functions

• Support global collaboration efforts and alignment across teams

• Drive accountability and execution across multiple concurrent initiatives

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in project management, creative operations, retail design, or store development

• Experience managing retail store design or retail build-out projects

• Proven ability to lead projects from design through execution and store opening

• Strong project management methodologies, planning, and organizational skills

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities

• Bachelor''s degree or equivalent professional experience

Must-Have Skills

• Retail store design management experience

• Experience managing projects from design through execution and opening

• Creative producer or creative operations experience within retail environments

• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive execution in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

• Experience partnering with global teams

• Experience leading retail redesigns, remodels, or large-scale rollout programs

• Background supporting global consumer, retail, apparel, footwear, or lifestyle brands

• Experience within retail design operations or brand experience organizations

Additional Information

• High-visibility role supporting retail design and creative operations initiatives

• Opportunity to work with global cross-functional teams and stakeholders

• Fast-paced environment focused on delivering impactful retail experiences

• Long-term contract supporting strategic retail transformation projects

• Experience with globally recognized brands and large-scale retail programs is highly valued
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  Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

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