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!

Assistant Project Manager, Visual Merchandising (International)

• The tarte™ visual merchandising team is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Jr-level project manager that operates well in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where multi-tasking is essential.
• This role will support the global Visual Merchandising team with a focus on international markets.
• This is an operations and project management role; it is not a design or creative position.
• Reports to the Director of Visual Merchandising - International to support the development and execution of seasonal permanent fixture updates & promotional activations annually in international market

Responsibilities:

• Drive internal timelines for gondola updates, tracking key deliverables with cross functional partners such as key accounts & graphic design. Effectively communicate project statuses in weekly meetings.
• Partner with key accounts to track product launches by market, plan product locations on gondola, and check product assortments against planograms & technical drawings.
• Own relationships with 3D fixture & display vendors (permanent & promotional) to develop, prototype, and produce gondola updates or temporary activations – understanding of 3D engineering drawings is essential.
• Coordinate between vendor & graphic design to share artwork due dates, graphic dielines, artwork releases. Review print proofs for accuracy.
• Coordinates shipping and distribution of update materials & new fixtures with freight brokers & retail partners
• Track update & new fixture installations, compile local team feedback and order any necessary replacement materials to maintain fixtures.
• Partner with local teams & retailer partners to share gondola change documentation, track shipments, and ensure update installation.

• Save and track project quotes & invoices from external vendors, track summary of expenses by market monthly.   

• Collaborate with cross functional partners to request, receive, and distribute all required new product packaging samples.
• Maintain portfolio of competitive merchandising as inspiration, go on store checks to keep abreast of new design innovations & trends.
• Drive engineering design and create innovative merchandising solutions that align to budget & brand identity.
• Keep workspaces & office gondolas updated and well organized with the latest updates in collaboration with the Visual Merchandising Intern.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in retail display production, prestige beauty creative operations, or global visual merchandising at a corporate level.
• Ability to read engineering drawings is essential.
• Strong communication & organization skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple projects at various stages.
• Experience with operations in international markets. Europe, Middle East, or Southeast Asia a plus.
• Proficient on a PC, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe & Word & Google G suite (intermediate knowledge of Adobe programs is a plus).

Our Perks:

• Salary range: $70,000-85,000 (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.

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