Global Retail Activations & Projects Coordinator

Rails International; California; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rails International is seeking a Retail Activations Coordinator to drive branded environments across our global network, from concept to installation. You will support campaigns, pop-ups, shop-in-shops, and events, collaborating with the Director of Retail Projects.

Based in Los Angeles, you will coordinate vendors, produce shop drawings, manage budgets, timelines, and logistics for domestic and international projects, while ensuring top-notch brand presentation and execution.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in retail display installations, pop-ups, activations or project coordination.
• Familiarity with fixture development vendors, fabricators, signage/graphic printers, and production processes.
• Ability to read and review detailed shop drawings; strong graphic design and visual presentation skills.
• Experience managing timelines, budgets, vendors, and logistics.
• Based in Los Angeles and able to work full-time from company headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of seasonal campaign displays, activations, events, and visual rollouts across global locations.
• Roll out window displays, signage, graphics, fixtures, props, and visual elements to ensure consistency across locations.
• Coordinate with stores, vendors, and partners to meet owner requirements and production specs.
• Create polished presentation decks with visual mockups and shop drawings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage production schedules, budgets, purchasing, shipping, and installation logistics for domestic and international projects.
• Develop installation guides and participate in on-site installations, store visits, and activations as needed.
• Troubleshoot design, production, budget, schedule, and logistics challenges with Director of Retail Projects.

Skills

Graphic design

Visual presentation

Communication

Detail orientation

Time management

Proactive

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

PowerPoint

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

SketchUp

Job description

Rails International is seeking a Retail Activations Coordinator to drive branded environments across our global network, from concept to installation. You will support campaigns, pop-ups, shop-in-shops, and events, collaborating with the Director of Retail Projects.

Based in Los Angeles, you will coordinate vendors, produce shop drawings, manage budgets, timelines, and logistics for domestic and international projects, while ensuring top-notch brand presentation and execution.