Associate Manager, Visual Merchandising, rhode

About the Company

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys, Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skin care, and our newest brand, rhode, a line of curated skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it’s a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time.

In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 27 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.

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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.

What You'll Do:
• 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

To Be Successful :
• 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

What You'll Bring:
• 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
• Experience with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) preferred

The base salary range for this role is listed above.

Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications.

Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion

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, as 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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