Brand Project Manager

Hey, we're Ardene!

We're the ultimate destination in North America and beyond for head-to-toe apparel, footwear, and accessories - all at the best prices. In 1982, we started as an accessories and jewelry retailer. Today, we're on a whole new level, with 250+ stores in Canada, the USA and internationally - not to mention ardene.com and our app!

We believe that fashion shouldn’t be exclusive or intimidating - it should be celebrated with youthful confidence and fearless enthusiasm. Our journey is ongoing in this new era of retail, as we focus more than ever before on customer experience and sustainable practices.

We also take employee wellbeing and personal growth to heart. Our teams focus on driving initiatives in the area of mental health, diversity & inclusion, engagement and recognition. This includes our many mindfulness programs too, so our teams can create meaningful connections, lead with intention and kindness, and be their best selves at work and in their lives.

Want to learn more about Life at Ardene? Check out our careers site for the latest updates & read one-on-one personal interviews with team members from across Ardene.

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WHO YOU ARE:

As a Brand Project Manager you thrive in a fast-paced environment. You are great at multitasking, communicating, you are driven and are result oriented. You are recognized for your flawless strategic project coordination skills from start to finish.

As Brand Project Manager, reporting to the Marketing Director, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversees and execute all core internal brand related project request from our internal stakeholders; including but not limited to: Ops, HR, Office, IT, Ecomm, International and ensure the requests and final output is brand aligned and meets timeline.
• Oversees and execute all ongoing update, management, and development for the entire Ardene brand (Internally and customer facing):
  • Ensure maintain our brand relevance in our consumer market and internal key stakeholders.
  • Quarterly monitoring is performed, yearly audit, presentation, and recommendation on brand status.
  • Build and updates all necessary brand documents and distributes to all necessary collaborators and key stakeholders.
• Ideate brand collaborations, special initiatives & new programs.
• Provide brand onboarding and training in collaboration with key departments for all new hires.
• Create research and competitive analysis deck as requested.
• Bi weekly store visit and documentation
• Other tasks as needed

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• A minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in similar role and a background in fashion retail is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications
• Must be a creative thinker with strong knowledge of market trends.
• Must have strong Project Management skills.
• Must be organized and extremely detail oriented.
• Must have knowledge of the following tools: InDesign, Microsoft office, Excel, Outlook.
• Available to travel when needed.
• Must be able to present in a fast paced, high-energy environment to different types of audiences, is a flawless proofreader and is able to communicate with brand partners, internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate perfectly in French and English (spoken and written. We are a Quebec-based company, but our operations are international).
• Willing to work in office 4 days per week, and 1 day at home
• Available to work from Ardene's Head office in Laval

GROW WITH US!

We’re pretty proud to say that everything we do starts with our people - whether it’s in-store or at the head office. From sales associates and store leadership; dedicated in-house apparel and design teams; marketing, brand, and digital experts; stylists, photographers, and graphic designers; all the way to store concept and operations. We do it all. Ardene is truly a creative hub that is second to none.

Be part of a fun, dynamic and energetic team! Join our team and begin your career at one of North America’s top retail chains!