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Outerknown

Creative Project Manager

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Support briefing, routing, and approvals for photo/video, campaign creative, retail assets, and digital deliverables. * Help ensure creative work is delivered on time, on brand, and aligned to ...

Treble Makers Quilt Shop, LLC

Store Manager

Vernon, TX · On-site

$28K - $30K/yr

We are seeking an experienced, organized, and creative Retail Manager for our quilt store. This role oversees day-to-day retail operations, product management, visual merchandising, customer service ...

Confidential

Junior Retail Media Specialist

Farmington, MI · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

This role will work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Creative, Retail Partners, and external vendors to help bring impactful retail campaigns to life across key retail channels. The ideal ...

Springs Window Fashions and Affiliated Companies

WI · On-site

$70 - $95/hr

Description Retail Experience Manager About Springs Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the ... Our Department The Creative Services & Brand Marketing Team at Springs Window Fashions is ...

PMG

Commerce Retail Media Lead

New York, NY

$18.50 - $20.75/hr

You'll guide cross-channel planning and connect the dots between audience, creative, and ... As a Commerce Retail Media Lead, if you're excited about building strong client relationships ...

PMG

Commerce Retail Media Lead

Boston, MA

$16.75 - $20.75/hr

You'll guide cross-channel planning and connect the dots between audience, creative, and ... As a Commerce Retail Media Lead, if you're excited about building strong client relationships ...

PMG

Commerce Retail Media Lead

New York, NY · On-site

$18.50 - $20.75/hr

You'll guide cross-channel planning and connect the dots between audience, creative, and ... As a Commerce Retail Media Lead, if you're excited about building strong client relationships ...

PMG

Commerce Retail Media Lead

New York, NY · On-site

$17 - $20.75/hr

You'll guide cross-channel planning and connect the dots between audience, creative, and ... As a Commerce Retail Media Lead, if you're excited about building strong client relationships ...

The Bluebird Group

Creative Strategist

Bentonville, AR · On-site

We sit at the intersection of retail, eCommerce, media, and data. We help brands show up wherever ... Job Summary We're looking for a Creative Strategist to help brands win on the digital shelf by ...

The Bluebird Group

Creative Strategist

Bentonville, AR · On-site

We sit at the intersection of retail, eCommerce, media, and data. We help brands show up wherever ... Job Summary We're looking for a Creative Strategist to help brands win on the digital shelf by ...

The Bluebird Group

Creative Strategist

Bentonville, AR · On-site

We sit at the intersection of retail, eCommerce, media, and data. We help brands show up wherever ... Job Summary We're looking for a Creative Strategist to help brands win on the digital shelf by ...

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How much do creative retail jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for creative retail in the United States is $20.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Creative Retail professional?

A Creative Retail professional is someone who combines creativity with retail expertise to enhance the shopping experience, develop engaging store layouts, and design innovative marketing and visual merchandising strategies. They are responsible for making retail spaces visually appealing, creating brand stories, and attracting customers through unique displays and promotional concepts. Their work is essential in differentiating brands in a competitive market and driving sales by connecting emotionally with shoppers.

How does a Creative Retail professional typically collaborate with other departments to enhance the in-store customer experience?

Creative Retail professionals frequently work alongside marketing, merchandising, and store operations teams to develop visually engaging displays and interactive experiences that align with brand messaging. They participate in regular planning meetings to ensure design concepts are feasible and support promotional campaigns. This cross-functional collaboration helps ensure that creative ideas are both practical and impactful, resulting in cohesive in-store presentations that drive customer engagement and sales.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Creative Retail professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Creative Retail Professional, you need a strong background in visual merchandising, sales strategies, and customer service, often supported by experience in retail or a related field. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and digital design tools like Adobe Creative Suite is commonly required. Creative thinking, attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal communication help you design engaging displays and connect with customers. These skills drive sales, enhance the customer experience, and contribute to a store’s overall brand image and success.

What is the difference between Creative Retail vs Visual Merchandiser?

AspectCreative RetailVisual Merchandiser
Required CredentialsPortfolio, relevant design or marketing experienceDesign skills, fashion or retail background
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, marketing agencies, brand eventsRetail stores, display setups, trade shows
Employer & Industry UsageRetail brands, marketing firms, e-commerceFashion retailers, department stores, specialty shops

Creative Retail and Visual Merchandiser roles both focus on visual presentation and branding within retail environments. Creative Retail often encompasses broader marketing and branding strategies, while Visual Merchandisers specifically design in-store displays and layouts. Both require creative skills and industry experience, but Creative Retail may involve more strategic planning, whereas Visual Merchandisers focus on visual execution.

What creative retail jobs are in demand right now?

Creative retail jobs in demand include visual merchandisers, store designers, and brand experience specialists. These roles often require skills in graphic design, interior layout, and familiarity with retail branding tools, with many positions available in both full-time and freelance capacities.
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Creative Project Manager

Carlsbad, CA • On-site

Outerknown
Apparel and Accessories Stores • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Outerknownexternal

$85K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title & Reporting Relationships

Position Title:

Creative Project Manager

Reports to:

CMO

Department:

Marketing

Oversees:

No Direct Reports

Interactions:

Creative/ ecomm/ marketing



Main Purpose and Major Challenges of the Role

Outerknown, Firewire Surfboards, and Slater Designs is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and collaborative Creative Project Manager to help drive operational excellence across our marketing and brand organization. This role sits at the intersection of creative development, go-to-market execution, and systems/process management—ensuring that campaigns, assets, and cross-functional deliverables move efficiently and effectively from concept to launch.


You will be the connective tissue across Marketing, Creative, Ecommerce, Wholesale, Product, and International teams—building scalable processes, managing timelines, owning our digital asset ecosystem, and ensuring flawless delivery of go-to-market tools and assets to internal teams and external partners.


This is an ideal role for someone who loves building order from complexity, thrives in fast-paced environments, and has a passion for operational rigor paired with high emotional intelligence and the ability to mange multiple priorities.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Project & Process Management

  • Own and manage the end-to-end marketing and creative workflow—from intake and prioritization through launch and post-mortem.
  • Build and maintain clear project timelines, calendars, and cross-functional workflows across seasonal and campaign initiatives.
  • Lead weekly project status meetings and ensure accountability across teams and deadlines.
  • Identify process gaps and proactively create scalable systems, SOPs, and operating rhythms to improve efficiency and visibility.
  • Support resource planning and help prioritize work across multiple teams and initiatives.
  • Streamline asset management workflows to improve cross-functional accessibility, ensuring teams can locate, share and utilize creative resources within the DAM.




ACCOUNTABILITY:

Go-to-Market Operations

  • Support development and execution of Outerknown & Firewire go-to-market process across seasonal launches, campaigns, and product stories.
  • Manage the creation of GTM calendars in XLS and Asana.
  • Ensure all teams submit briefs in a timely manner and with enough detail.
  • Ensure timely delivery of all go-to-market materials to key stakeholders including Wholesale, International, Retail, and Ecommerce teams.
  • Manage distribution of launch assets, product storytelling tools, campaign toolkits, and sales enablement materials to regional and channel partners.
  • Maintain launch calendars and milestone checkpoints to ensure cross-functional alignment.
  • Lead the monthly go-to-market meeting with a 30-60-90 view approach.
  • Build a post mortem review for all data and qualitative feedback for future learnings.




ACCOUNTABILITY:

Creative Development Support

  • Partner closely with the Creative team to manage timelines, reviews, approvals, and production milestones.
  • Support briefing, routing, and approvals for photo/video, campaign creative, retail assets, and digital deliverables.
  • Help ensure creative work is delivered on time, on brand, and aligned to business priorities.
  • Leverage Asana, our project management tool, to the fullest. Ensuring it’s organized in a way that’s easy to use for briefing, reviews and file delivery for all parties.
  • Own framework and compliance of required approvals before launch.
  • Serve as the central point interdepartmentally to speed up briefing and asset delivery.




ACCOUNTABILITY:

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as a key liaison between Marketing, Creative, Product, Ecommerce, Wholesale, International, and external partners.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of brand activations
  • Support the CMO in marketing department meetings
  • Improve communication flow and ensure stakeholders have visibility into timelines, dependencies, and deliverables.
  • Bring operational discipline while maintaining flexibility in a fast-moving environment.
  • Trade Marketing Support. Working with 3rd party vendors on costing and production of materials, budget and on-time asset delivery.

Maintain strong communication on requested assets for retail and wholesale partners.





ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years of experience in project management, marketing operations, creative operations, or go-to-market management, preferably in fashion, retail, or consumer brands.
  • Strong experience managing cross-functional marketing and creative workflows.
  • Hands-on experience with Digital Asset Management systems (Bynder preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of project management tools such as Asana, Monday.com, Airtable, or similar. (Asana preferred)
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Passion for brand storytelling, product, and operational excellence.
  • Experience supporting apparel or lifestyle brands preferred.
  • Familiarity with ecommerce workflows and digital content publishing.
  • Experience building new processes and systems from the ground up.
  • Understanding of wholesale and international marketing support needs