Consultant, In-Store Production (New Development & Custom)

Consultant, In-Store Production (New Development & Custom) We are seeking a highly organized and strategic leader to oversee the development of new in-store displays, tools, and custom/bespoke display programs. The role will balance creative problem solving with operational discipline, ensuring innovative designs are translated into high-quality, scalable solutions that enhance the brands in-store experience. New Development • Lead the end-to-end development of all new displays, assets and materials. • Maintain a rigorous, detailed roadmap and timeline for each initiative, monitoring milestones closely to ensure a timely delivery by both internal and external stakeholders. • Establish and oversee systems for timeline tracking, prototype documentation, and approval workflows. • Hold vendors accountable to meeting milestone established in the timelines and quality of all new development. • Chair Design & Production team meetings, setting clear agendas, tracking progress and addressing key roadblocks. • Develop an organized system for managing development files and technical drawings, in partnership with the design team. • Review and analyze design briefs to ensure they include all necessary details, requesting additional where needed. • Bring deep expertise in production methodologies and materials to evaluate feasibility, optimize design intent, and ensure scalable and cost-effective solutions. • Monitor and manage the prototyping budget. • Oversee prototype testing in real world scenarios to validate functionality and product compatibility, in partnership with Design and Styling Teams. • Once new forms are completed, partner with the Manager, In-Store Production, Inventory & Rollout, to ensure new tools are integrated into broader asset management processes, including updates to libraries, catalogues, and installation directives. Custom Displays • Ensure that Design provides accurate guidelines for scaling and adapting fixtures, creating a clear playbook for recurring scenarios and potentially reducing reliance on on-off custom solutions. If those guidelines do not exist, partner in helping to create them. • Partner with the Consultant overseeing custom fixture production, to ensure final execution meets design brief. • Define and communicate effective installation methods and processes. • Support on-site installations as needed to ensure execution aligns with intent. • Following the timeline established by the Manager In-Store Production Inventory and Rollout manager to create and build custom and bespoke displays for the store network. Communication & Stakeholder Alignment • Partner closely with the Styling team to understand the usage scenarios for new tools and establish initial kit quantities. • Ensure all rollout tools-including directives and communications from Market Operations are planned for and accurate to design intent as well as vendor production methodology. Sustainability & Innovation • Lead initiatives to transition to sustainable production methods, materials and shipping practices. • Identify and source new vendors and materials where possible to support innovation, quality and sustainability goals. Leadership & Development • Lead, mentor, and grow the CVM Production Team, as well as freelance support. • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and accountability. Qualifications • Proven experience managing global production, inventory, or operations in a luxury, retail or consumer goods environment. • 3D CAD Skills Rhino, Keyshot, and/or Vectorworks. • Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite. The pay range for this position is $50-$55/hr.