Manager, Visual Merchandising, rhode

Elfbeauty; Beverly Hills (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Gender-neutral parental leave

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

e.l.f. Beauty is seeking a Manager of Visual Merchandising in Beverly Hills to lead in-store displays, fixtures, and merchandising collateral that bring the brand to life across retailers.

You will partner with Retail Sales, Marketing, Creative, and vendors to develop planograms, manage budgets, and ensure on-time, on-brand execution while navigating production constraints in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in visual merchandising, retail project management, or related roles.
• Beauty industry experience required; specialty retail experience preferred.
• International beauty experience preferred.
• Experience supporting planogramming and in-store visual execution for both permanent and temporary displays.
• Working knowledge of retail production processes, materials, fixtures, and POS.
• Experience collaborating with vendors, including prototype reviews and production feedback.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and urgent in-store needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Experience with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of retail displays, fixtures, merchandising collateral, and in-store materials from concept through in-store activation.
• Build and maintain project timelines, master calendars, and launch schedules to ensure on-time execution and cross-functional visibility.
• Own weekly vendor status updates and help streamline cross-functional communication to support efficient project delivery.
• Brief creative requests clearly, ensuring scope, timelines, and deliverables are aligned across teams.
• Support planogram development and updates in partnership with Retail Sales.
• Partner with cross-functional team and vendors on renderings, layouts, prototypes, and production execution.
• Conduct prototype reviews and lead fit, function, and quality requirements, providing clear, technically informed vendor feedback.
• Apply a working understanding of engineering and production constraints to support execution decisions and value engineering.
• Research and track merchandising trends, materials, and retail innovations.
• Support vendor relationship management, including coordination, performance tracking, bidding support, and negotiating assistance.
• Partner with VM Director on sourcing, vendor onboarding, and compliance with internal procurement processes.
• Track budgets, estimates, and invoices to support cost control and on-budget execution.
• Partner with Retail Sales to ensure merchandising meets retailer specifications and brand standards.
• Own hotline tracking with the field team, managing and fast-tracking in-store needs, issues, and escalations to resolution.
• Coordinate with Field and vendors to troubleshoot in-store execution challenges.
• Support post-launch analysis and assist in compiling insights to inform future merchandising initiatives.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Communication

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manager of Visual Merchandising

The Manager of Visual Merchandising plays an integral role in bringing the brand to life across retail environments through compelling, on‑brand displays, point‑of‑sale materials, and merchandising collateral. Reporting to the Director of Visual Merchandising, the role supports the end‑to‑end development and execution of visual merchandising initiatives and partners cross‑functionally with Retail Sales, Marketing, Creative, Field, Product Development, and Vendor partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with brand and retailer standards.

Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of retail displays, fixtures, merchandising collateral, and in‑store materials from concept through in‑store activation.
• Build and maintain project timelines, master calendars, and launch schedules to ensure on‑time execution and cross‑functional visibility.
• Own weekly vendor status updates and help streamline cross‑functional communication to support efficient project delivery.
• Brief creative requests clearly, ensuring scope, timelines, and deliverables are aligned across teams.
• Support planogram development and updates in partnership with Retail Sales.
• Partner with cross‑functional team and vendors on renderings, layouts, prototypes, and production execution.
• Conduct prototype reviews and lead fit, function, and quality requirements, providing clear, technically informed vendor feedback.
• Apply a working understanding of engineering and production constraints to support execution decisions and value engineering.
• Research and track merchandising trends, materials, and retail innovations.
• Support vendor relationship management, including coordination, performance tracking, bidding support, and negotiating assistance.
• Partner with VM Director on sourcing, vendor onboarding, and compliance with internal procurement processes.
• Track budgets, estimates, and invoices to support cost control and on‑budget execution.
• Partner with Retail Sales to ensure merchandising meets retailer specifications and brand standards.
• Own hotline tracking with the field team, managing and fast‑tracking in‑store needs, issues, and escalations to resolution.
• Coordinate with Field and vendors to troubleshoot in‑store execution challenges.
• Support post‑launch analysis and assist in compiling insights to inform future merchandising initiatives.

Qualifications

• Self‑starter with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration and time management skills.
• Adept at juggling multiple projects in a fast‑paced, creative environment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity while maintaining structure and momentum.
• Thrives in a hybrid work setting and values in‑person team collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in visual merchandising, retail project management, or related roles.
• Beauty industry experience required; specialty retail experience preferred.
• International beauty experience preferred.
• Experience supporting planogramming and in‑store visual execution for both permanent and temporary displays.
• Working knowledge of retail production processes, materials, fixtures, and POS.
• Experience collaborating with vendors, including prototype reviews and production feedback.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and urgent in‑store needs in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong cross‑functional communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Experience with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) preferred.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is listed above. Total compensation includes base salary, an annual company‑based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees may earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. Additional benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender‑neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Legal Statements

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.

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