Corporate Visual Merchandising Manager

Rails; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rails is seeking a highly organized, data-driven Corporate Visual Merchandising Manager in Los Angeles. You will partner with senior retail leadership to drive visual initiatives, product reporting, and allocation across global stores.

This on-site role requires a blend of creative flair and operational rigor to deliver compelling store experiences. You will manage rollouts, develop decks for leadership reviews, and coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in visual merchandising or related field.
• Strong proficiency in visual merchandising, product reporting, and retail environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite.
• Experience creating polished presentation decks and renderings.
• Willingness to travel frequently to stores, showrooms, vendor sites, and installations.
• Based in Los Angeles and able to work full-time from company headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute visual merchandising display activations and bi-weekly rollouts.
• Manage visual updates across all retail stores from floor plans to execution and troubleshooting with retail teams.
• Create professional presentation decks for leadership reviews and training guides/videos.
• Partner with Retail, Creative, PR, Product Development, Planning, Operations, Graphics and external vendors.
• Dig into product reporting for best sellers, inventory and allocation tracking across departments.
• Coordinate in-store signage, graphics, décor, and visual communication for campaigns and launches.
• Maintain brand consistency across retail stores, wholesale environments, and showrooms.
• Oversee visual checklists and standards in stores for repairs, replacements, and upkeep.
• Manage multiple overlapping projects with attention to detail and deadlines.

Skills

Creativity

Organization

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Thrives in fast-paced environment

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Shopify

Netsuite

Job description

Founded in 2008 by Los Angeles native Jeff Abrams, Rails has grown from a small label - started with just a single hat - into a full collection of women's and men's apparel. Sold at top international retailers and worn by a loyal following of celebrities and tastemakers, the brand has come to define a new classic heritage and relaxed sensibility. Rails is sold in 30 countries by more than 1000 retailers, including its own flagship stores in New York, San Francisco, Newport Beach, Paris, London and Amsterdam.

Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized, creative, and data-driven Corporate Visual Merchandising Manager to join our growing contemporary fashion brand in Los Angeles. This role will partner closely with the Director of Retail Projects as well as the Senior Retail Operations Manager to execute a wide range of retail initiatives and drive business across global stores.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple concurrent projects with precision, and has a strong understanding of contemporary retail environments, visual merchandising, product reporting & analysis, and project execution. This position combines creative thinking with operational excellence and requires both strong visual sensibility and data-backed business decision-making skills.

This is an on-site role based at our Los Angeles headquarters with frequent travel to stores, showrooms, and project sites.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute visual merchandising display activations and bi-weekly rollouts.
• Manage visual updates across all retail stores from floor plans & instructions to execution & troubleshooting directly with the retail teams.
• Create professional presentation decks for leadership reviews as well as training guides & videos for retail store executions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Retail, Creative, PR, Product Development, Planning, Operations, Graphics and external vendors.
• Dig deep into product reporting for best sellers, inventory & allocation tracking, and working across multiple departments to drive business in our retail stores.
• Coordinate with the retail team on in-store signage, graphics, décor, and visual communication elements to drive business across campaign launches, sales & new collections.
• Maintain brand consistency across retail stores, wholesale environments, and showroom presentations.
• Oversee and manage all visual checklists & standards in stores to coordinate repairs, replacements, and visual upkeep.
• Manage multiple overlapping projects while maintaining strong attention to detail and deadlines.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in visual merchandising, retail displays, or related field within a contemporary fashion or lifestyle brand.
• Strong understanding of visual merchandising, product reporting, and retail environments.
• Strong proficiency in excel, data analytics, and sales reporting.
• Strong creative, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite
• Experience creating polished presentation decks and renderings
• Technical proficiency in selling & inventory platforms like Shopify, Netsuite (preferred)
• Must be based in Los Angeles and able to work full-time from company headquarters
• Willingness to travel frequently to stores, showrooms, vendor sites, and installations
• Ability to work flexible hours during store openings and installations or peak business periods

Ideal Candidate:

You are equal parts creative and operational - someone who can manage timelines and spreadsheets while also having a strong eye for design and brand presentation. You are proactive, adaptable, highly organized, and energized by bringing retail experiences to life. Motivated by driving business in stores with both visual display and product allocation support.

Rails is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and building a diverse workplace in all its forms and considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome and consider all qualified applicants.