Senior Coordinator, Visual Merchandising Project Manager - tarte cosmetics

tarte™ is the pioneer of high-performance naturals™ & one of the fastest growing cosmetic companies in the U.S. Nearly 25 years ago, founder & CEO Maureen Kelly set out to create a cruelty-free line of easy-to-use, life-proof products packed with good-for-you ingredients that deliver real results without compromise. Each item is developed without the icky, bad stuff (like parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, & more) & with the best naturally-derived ingredients Mother Nature has to offer. The brand is 85% vegan (with 100% vegan skincare!) & proud to be the #1 concealer brand in the US.* tarte™ is committed to sharing its passion for skinvigorating™ ingredients with the world: it has in-store presence in over 20 countries & online at tarte.com, shipping to over 50 countries worldwide!

But tarte™ doesn't stop there. Giving back has always been a part of the brand's DNA. tarte is committed to lifting up others, having cleared thousands of teacher wishlists & mentoring future leaders & entrepreneurs through the tartelette U & internship programs & the shape your future™ small business awards. In 2017, tarte™ founded heart to tarte™, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to help support causes like female empowerment, underserved communities, environmental conservancy, animal rescue, disaster relief & health & wellness initiatives. tarte also sustainably sources ingredients directly from cooperatives, & in 2019 helped fund the creation of an all-female maracuja cooperative in the Rainforest.

Are you a force of nature who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to contribute to tarte's mission of offering cruelty-free, eco-chic cosmetics chock high-performance natural™ ingredients? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

The tarte Visual Merchandising team is seeking a junior level project coordinator to support the global visual merchandising team. This is not a design or creative position. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years experience in prestige beauty or retail display production.

Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Director of Visual Merchandising to support the development + execution of 4+ permanent fixture updates and up to 15+ promotional units.
• Coordinates with cross functional teams to receive and organize new product samples.
• Compiles sample shipments and brief decks to external vendors for project kick off.
• Routinely update working decks with latest renderings and project scope.
• Receive + set up update prototypes, work with visual merchandising director to compile feedback decks to vendors.
• Support graphic designers to proof artwork and graphic planograms against product assortments for accuracy.
• Save and track project quotes and invoices from external vendors.
• Maintain portfolio of competitive merchandising as inspiration, go on store checks to keep abreast of new design innovations.
• Keep workspaces and office gondolas updated and well organized with the latest updates in collaboration with the Visual Merchandising Intern.

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate has 1-2 years experience in either retail display production or prestige beauty corporate creative operations.
• Experience with shipping via FedEx or DHL, global experience in composing international shipping documents a plus.
• Strong communication and organization skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple projects at various stages.
• Proficient on a PC, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe & Word & Google G suite (intermediate knowledge of Adobe programs is a plus)
• Foreign language skills are also a plus (European languages or Arabic in particular)

Our Perks:

• Salary range: $65,000-75,000 (compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k plan & access to health and wellness programs
• Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more!
• Hybrid work policy
• Gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give-back initiatives
• Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.