We are seeking a detail-oriented Visual Merchandising & Event Execution Project Manager to support a fast-paced series of high-visibility events, showcases, and mock-store experiences. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in cross-functional environments, enjoys turning creative ideas into actionable plans, and can confidently manage planning, logistics, and onsite execution from start to finish. Responsibilities Build and maintain detailed project plans, workback schedules, timelines, trackers, and installation calendars. Translate visual merchandising and event goals into clear action plans, milestones, and deliverables. Coordinate multiple concurrent workstreams while keeping dependencies, priorities, and deadlines aligned. Identify risks early and help resolve issues to keep projects on schedule and within scope. Partner with visual merchandising, creative, production, logistics, and operations teams to define fixture, display, and setup needs. Manage the sourcing, ordering, delivery, installation, return, and reconciliation of fixtures and related materials. Support the coordination of furniture, props, décor, signage, and other set or experiential elements. Maintain accurate documentation, including floor plans, inventories, product and prop lists, and readiness checklists. Conduct readiness reviews before installations and events to help ensure all materials and resources are in place. Provide hands-on onsite support during setup, installation, and event execution. Troubleshoot issues in real time and coordinate quick solutions with the right partners. Support event strike, returns, closeout, and final inventory reconciliation. Capture learnings and help develop reusable tools, templates, and processes for future projects. Skills Experience in visual merchandising, retail environments, experiential events, store design, event production, or project management. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Experience creating and maintaining schedules, trackers, inventories, and project documentation. Ability to coordinate physical installations involving fixtures, props, displays, furniture, or event materials. Excellent communication skills and comfort working across diverse teams and stakeholders. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Ability to work independently and own projects through planning, execution, and closeout. Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and compressed timelines. Hands-on experience supporting onsite execution during key installation and event periods. Preferred Skills Experience supporting large-scale retail, showroom, mock-store, or experiential environments. Background partnering with creative, studio, logistics, and operations teams. Familiarity with fixture management, installation planning, and inventory reconciliation. Experience managing vendor relationships or project budgets. Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, AI tools, Google SketchUp, Microsoft OneDrive, and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to contribute to process improvement by building practical planning tools and templates. Horizontal is committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and celebrated. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who bring unique perspectives, experiences, and approaches to the work. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.