Manager, Visual Production

Job description

Position The Manager, Visual Production reports to the Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising and leads the production, logistics, and operational execution of Visual Merchandising initiatives across North America. This role translates VM strategies and creative concepts into high-quality physical executions across retail, wholesale, events, exhibitions, and special projects. The Production Manager oversees production planning, vendors, budgets, logistics, installation, and project closeout while ensuring all executions meet Bvlgari's global standards, timelines, and quality expectations.

This position works closely with the Visual Merchandising Manager, who leads VM strategy and creative direction, and directly manages the Visual Merchandising Coordinator. Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

VISUAL PRODUCTION & EXECUTION

• Lead end-to-end production and implementation of VM initiatives across the North America retail and wholesale network, including seasonal window campaigns, store animations, and special projects.
• Translate approved creative concepts into clear production briefs, scopes, timelines, and executable solutions that balance creative intent, technical feasibility, budget, and operational needs.
• Partner with the Visual Merchandising Manager, Central Teams in Rome, and cross-functional partners to ensure projects meet Bvlgari's design codes and global standards.
• Oversee technical development, fabrication, materials, finishes, and quality control through final installation .
• Identify opportunities to improve production methods, resources, efficiency, and overall execution.
• Able to identify risk assessment and contingency planning
• Sourcing and managing venues, AV, florists, décor and staffing partners EVENTS, BUDGET & LOGISTICS
• Lead production and logistics for Bvlgari showrooms, exhibitions, pop-ups, regional events, and other special projects.
• Own project timelines from development through installation and dismantle, coordinating internal partners and external vendors to ensure successful execution.
• Manage production budgets, including estimates, POs, invoicing, forecasting, and reconciliation in partnership with the Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising.
• Oversee domestic and international logistics, including freight, customs, warehousing, and transportation, ensuring materials arrive on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain a strong network of local and international vendors, managing bidding, scopes, timelines, quality, and deliverables. TEAM & OPERATIONS
• Manage, develop, and coach the Visual Merchandising Coordinator, establishing clear priorities and supporting professional growth.
• Oversee VM production assets, creative inventory, project documentation, technical drawings, renders, and vendor resources.
• Establish and continuously improve production workflows and processes to support an efficient and scalable VM organization.
• Foster strong communication, collaboration, adaptability, and solution-oriented thinking across projects and teams.
• Aligning HQ, local executives, Retail, Marketing, Operations, PR and Visual Merchandising on project status
• Leading cross-functional and freelance teams on site
• Clear, confident communication with senior leaders Profile
• 5–7 years of experience in Visual Merchandising, visual production, event production, retail design, or a related field; luxury retail experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex production projects, vendors, budgets, logistics, and installation timelines.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, materials, finishes, technical drawings, and production specifications.
• Strong project management, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and fluctuating deadlines.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint for budgets and recaps
• Resourceful, collaborative, creative, and solution-oriented with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally and work occasional evenings and weekends based on project needs.
• Ability to move and handle props and materials up to 35 lbs.