About DailyObjects
DailyObjects is a design-driven, homegrown lifestyle accessories brand deeply focused on creating products tailored for the Apple ecosystem and design-conscious consumers. With over 2M+ customers and 15M+ products sold, the brand is now aggressively expanding into offline retail through exclusive brand outlets (EBOs), high-street locations, airports &modern trade formats.
We work with specialist partners like Story Studio (for store design) and MEP consultants (for technical services). We are seeking an in-house Projects Manager to ensure seamless execution of multiple parallel store projects and uphold our design, operational, and brand standards-across malls, high-street, tech parks, and especially travel retail formats like airports etc
Role Overview
The Projects Manager will :
- Own end-to-end project management for all new DO offline stores, including high-sensitivity locations like airport retail spaces.
- Act as the primary interface between internal teams, external consultants, airport authorities, mall management, and vendors.
- Lead design and execution of custom retail formats such as gondolas, kiosks, and inline stores suited for travel retail zones.
- Maintain strict adherence to project timelines, budgets, and brand guidelines.
- Ensure delivery of retail spaces that reflect DO's premium design ethos while complying with stringent airport / malls / asset regulations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Planning & Coordination
Participate in site evaluations with business and design teams across all retail formats including airport terminals.Coordinate with Story Studio to ensure :Designs meet both brand intent & operational feasibility.Custom formats like gondolas or small-footprint kiosks are well-integrated into high-footfall areas like departure lounges.Align MEP consultants with malls / airport-specific technical & clearance norms.2. Budgeting & Cost Management
Prepare and manage project budgets across formats, including higher-cost environments like airports.Optimize spend on customized fixture design for gondolas, wall bays, and modular pop-up formats.Track costs in real-time and escalate variances.3. Execution & Site Management
Prepare location-specific timelines including airport coordination schedules and permit timelines.Supervise fabrication and installation of modular retail formats (kiosks, gondolas, pop-ups) for travel retail.Ensure adherence to brand specs despite airport size, height, or branding limitations.4. Travel Retail Format Management
Collaborate closely with airport partners & retail concessionaires (e.g., Adani, GMR, BIAL) to understand design constraints and project expectations.Coordinate approvals for airport fit outs, including :Security clearancesFire NOCBCAS documentationDevelop and refine modular fixture systems (e.g., gondolas, pegboards., plug-and-play wall bays) that can be scaled & deployed efficiently across multiple airports.Build relationships with travel retail-focused contractors and vendors for faster TAT and mobility.5. Vendor & Partner Management
Empanel specialist vendors for airport and travel retail projects.Track and measure execution efficiency, quality benchmarks, and TAT across vendors.6. Reporting & Documentation
Provide regular updates to senior management including site photos, snag lists, and execution milestones.Maintain project folders including fixture shop drawings, approvals from airport retail authorities, and post-handover audit reports.Proactively raise alerts for any delays or site-specific risks.Skills & Experience Required
5-10 years of experience in retail projects, preferably across :
Lifestyle brandsTravel retail (airports, lounges)0 QSR chains or premium kiosk-based formats
Strong understanding of :
Interior fit-outs and modular store designMEP drawings and integration in non-traditional retail spacesVendor coordination and airport complianceExcellent project planning and budgeting skills.Experience handling airport projects (preferred).Ability to manage multiple projects across cities, with a travel-first mindset.Educational in :
Civil EngineeringArchitectureInterior DesignConstruction Management(ref : iimjobs.com)