Associate Manager, Creative Project Management (Visual Merchandising) Job at Oua

OUAI means “yes” in that casual, Parisian way. We’re here to give you the confidence to win life YOUR OUAI. Our Hair, Body, and Fragrance products were created for effortless routines and nourishment from head to toe. Founder Jen Atkin’s simple philosophy – “Life is hard. Looking good should be easy.” We don’t use sulfates or parabens—just the good stuff, just for you. Oh yeah and btw, we smell as good as we look. Our product categories, ranging from hair care and body care to fragrances, supplements, and merch, reflect this commitment to easy, effective, and enjoyable self-care. Join us on this journey where 'OUAI' is not just a word; it's a lifestyle." 

What’s it like to work here? 

Our culture is driven by our brand ethos (fun, purposeful and approachable) and our 5 Culture Codes. (1.) We Aren’t Afraid to Go First. (2.) We Don’t Compete, We Collaborate. (3.) We Ask Questions to Find the Best Answers. (4.) We Keep It Real In a OUAI That Feels Kind. (5.) We Go All The OUAI With Work and Play.

Our flexible trust-based culture is rooted in respect, empathy and compassion and is driven by employees who love doing great work and care deeply about the brand and each other. 

OUAI does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

About the role: 

Join our dynamic team as an Associate Manager, Creative Project Management at OUAI. We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly-driven individual to assist in the planning, management and execution of captivating visual merchandising for our lifestyle brand. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our internal creative teams are executing compelling visual display and retail marketing projects on time and within scope. This role will be reporting to the Director, Creative Operations.

Requirements

What you’ll do: 

• Track and oversee Visual Merchandising projects from initial concepting to final execution, alongside Director of Creative Operations.
• Act as a liaison between the Creative and Visual Merchandising teams, promoting cross-functional collaboration and ensuring creative processes are properly followed.
• Retail projects on an as-needed basis (e.g. in-store retail event, animation / launchpad, posters / signage). 
• Track and communicate project deadlines and progress to key stakeholders across all retail divisions.
• Uphold brand standards and guidelines while fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

What you'll bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of professional work experience in beauty or related industry, preferably within the Visual Merchandising space.
• We Go All The OUAI With Work And Play: We show up every day excited about what we do and the opportunity to create something truly amazing.
• Highly driven, energetic and flexible with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive with knowledge of when to raise a ‘red flag’ to keep a project running effectively, accurately and on-time.
• Understanding of all phases of creative project development and design, from strategy and development through design and implementation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Experience with project management software (ie: Asana, Wrike, Monday.com, etc.)
• Passion for and knowledge of the beauty industry.
• Proficient in Office suite and web-based applications.

Benefits

• Base Salary Range is $70k - $80k (based on experience) + potential for yearly bonus
• Medical + Dental + Vision
• Unlimited PTO
• 25+ Paid Holidays
• Matching 401k program
• Quarterly OUAI Product Stipend + Employee Discounts
• Flex Fridays
• Employee HSA and FSA
• Charity matching and education reimbursement
• Hybrid work reimbursement
• Move Your OUAI (Exercise Reimbursement)

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. OUAI does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency except in some areas that in OUAI’s sole discretion require highly specialized backgrounds.