Visual Merchandising Senior Manager/Director, 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 26 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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This position will play an integral role in bringing our brand to life across retail environments through compelling, on-brand displays, point-of-sale materials, and merchandise. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, a sharp eye for design detail, and a deep understanding of retail and merchandising trends.

As a Visual Merchandising Senior Manager, you will lead the end-to-end development and execution of all rhode retail displays and merchandising collateral. You will work closely with cross-functional partners in Sales, Marketing, Creative, and Operations to ensure each project is completed on time, within budget, and meets rhode’s brand standards. This role is best suited for someone who is self-starting, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, design-forward environment.

Please note: We are assessing talent up to Director level.

• Oversee the development and execution of displays, collateral, and merchandise from concept to deployment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Creative, and Operations to bring projects to life.
• Build and maintain a master calendar for all retail launches and merchandising initiatives.
• Create and manage project timelines to ensure timely execution and visibility across stakeholders.
• Own weekly status updates and provide clear communication to internal teams.
• Research, track, and propose materials, display trends, and creative innovations in retail.
• Partner with the Trade Marketing Manager to ensure alignment with retailer specs and brand standards.
• Analyze the effectiveness of display programs and report insights to inform future strategy.
• Conduct yearly reviews of merchandise and collateral for phase-outs and new opportunities.
• Manage vendor relationships including performance, pricing, and service evaluations to optimize sourcing strategy.

• 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
• 7+ years of experience in project management, preferably in retail display or merchandising.
• Beauty industry experience required
• Sephora experience required
• Proficient in project management software
• Passionate about beauty, design, and building rhode into a household name.

• Location of position: Los Angeles, California
• In-office requirement: at least 3 days a week
• Reports to: VP of Global Sales
• Salary range budgeted for position: $150K-175K

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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