Retail Activations Architect

Rails; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rails seeks a highly organized Retail Activations Coordinator to support branded environments across our global retail and wholesale network. Working with the Director of Retail Projects, you will bring campaigns, pop-ups, activations, shop-in-shops, events from concept to installation across locations worldwide.

The role sits at the intersection of design, production, logistics, and project management; you will develop shop drawings, coordinate vendors, track budgets and shipments, and manage

Qualifications

• 3+ years in retail display installations or related activations.
• Experience with fixture development vendors 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Based in Los Angeles and able to travel frequently.
• Proficient in Excel, Google Suite, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop preferred.
• SketchUp/3D modeling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of seasonal campaigns and activations across stores and wholesale partners.
• Roll out window displays, signage, graphics, fixtures, props, ensuring consistency.
• Oversee stores with vendors and branding for events; coordinate large brand events.
• Create polished decks with mockups and shop drawings; communicate concepts with partners.
• Coordinate with fabricators, printers, installers, logistics providers and vendors.
• Manage production schedules, budgets, buying, shipping, trackers, and installation logistics.
• Develop installation guides and rollout packages; participate on-site installations.
• Troubleshoot design, production, budget, schedule, and logistical challenges.

Skills

retail display installations

project coordination

vendor management

shop drawings

presentation design

Excel

PowerPoint

Illustrator

Photoshop

3D modeling

SketchUp

print production

global logistics

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

Photoshop

SketchUp

3D modeling

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

PowerPoint

Job description

Rails seeks a highly organized Retail Activations Coordinator to support branded environments across our global retail and wholesale network. Working with the Director of Retail Projects, you will bring campaigns, pop-ups, activations, shop-in-shops, events from concept to installation across locations worldwide.

The role sits at the intersection of design, production, logistics, and project management; you will develop shop drawings, coordinate vendors, track budgets and shipments, and manage