Associate Manager, Visual Merchandising, rhode

e.l.f. Beauty•Beverly Hills, CA

24d•$85,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate 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, this 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.

Requirements

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
3–5 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

Nice To Haves

Experience with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) preferred

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