Justin Barnes

3DVM Production Manager · Apple

Oakland, CA

Work Experience

3DVM Production Manager

2021 – Present

+ Develops and deploys complex visual merchandising fixtures, furniture and solutions for worldwide retail and channel partners. + Providing strategic project management expertise that directly affects vendor management and fixture development. + Builds relationships cross-functionally with teams throughout the organization including external suppliers and manufacturing partners. + Explores emerging manufacturing processes and design display techniques. + Strategically leverages relationships and consistently inspires the best work ethic when it comes to collaborating with our network of suppliers and vendor partners.

Designer Director & Project Manager

The Shop, Design Build

2018 – 2021

+ Collaborates with each client when it comes to outlining designs, calculating the budget, sourcing custom fixtures, photo / video sets and curated art installations. + Manages each project from client acquisition to the final installation. + Sources and supervises the appropriate subcontractors and contract employees. + Reviews project results to see where improvements can be made in the future. + Managing the design development process for product deliverables.

Assistant Project Manager + Lead Set Builder

Isthmus Industries

2016 – 2018

+ Works cross functionally with art directors, producers and the stylist in order to design and fabricate sets for both Williams Sonoma and the Pottery Barn. + Efficiently leads teams of up to ten employees. + Responsible for sourcing materials that are suitable for each design. + Provides creative solutions and innovative thinking for development projects

Lead Display Artist

Urban Outfitters Inc.

2008 – 2016

+ Organizes teams of display artists, merchandisers and department managers in order to execute entire store redesigns as well as larger art installations. + Develops and maintains timelines, budgets and resources to insure projects were completed within the initial scope outlined. + Prototypes fixtures to influence the creative changes in 500+ stores. + Executes company project strategy while negotiating project shifts with an innovative and strategic approach.

Retail Environment Designer

Forever 21

2010 – 2011

+ Leads the design build team located in the Los Angeles market. + Researches current design trends and develops concepts for seasonal floor sets. + Plans, renders, budgets and executes window displays for stores within my market. + Collaborates with marketing and the graphic design departments in order to develop strategic marketing campaigns and associated POP materials. + Establishes and maintains positive relationships with cross-functional partners and agency / supplying vendors.