Sr Manager, Retail Windows & Visual Experience

Senior Manager, Retail Windows & Visuals

Location: San Francisco, Hybrid (In Office Tuesday - Thursday)

We believe the best work happens together, and this role will work closely with our Creative, Visual, and Operations partners onsite.

Hey there! At Marine Layer, we’re all about chill vibes and comfy style. We design and whip up our own line of laid-back apparel, and guess what? We’ve got 50 of our own stores (and counting) all over the country, plus a super cool e-commerce and wholesale scene going on.

At Marine Layer, our commitment to being a positive impact on our communities and planet is at the core of our mission as a B Corporation. We embed social and environmental responsibility into our operations, including employee training focused on these issues and managerial roles that explicitly address performance in these areas.

Our journey from a small start-up to a nationwide fave has been fueled by an awesome crew who works hard but knows how to keep it fun. We’re all about staying true to our roots while bringing in some seriously talented folks who want to help us build something amazing together. And that’s where you come in… Ready to join the ride

Job Description

Marine Layer is looking for a Sr Manager to drive the strategy and execution of window presentation across our fleet of 53 stores. This is a newly created role reporting directly to our Creative Director and will play a critical role in defining how our brand shows up physically—on the street, in the window, and in the moment.

This leader will own the end-to-end window vision: from developing a compelling, scalable strategy to partnering cross-functionally with Creative, Visual, and Store Operations to bring your vision to life. You’ll think big, plan smart, and execute beautifully—setting us up for a cohesive, elevated retail experience rolling out in 2026 and beyond

Key Responsibilities

• Own and evolve a multi-season window strategy for all Marine Layer retail locations, ensuring brand consistency while allowing flexibility by market and store size
• Develop and present a clear, compelling window vision to senior leadership that aligns with brand storytelling, product priorities, and commercial goals
• Partner with Marketing and Merchandising to align window moments with seasonal campaigns, launches, and key retail moments
• Lead the end-to-end execution of window programs—from concept and design through production, rollout, and post-install evaluation
• Define success metrics for window programs, including qualitative brand impact and quantitative signals such as traffic and engagement
• Serve as the ultimate owner of window execution quality across all stores
• Collaborate closely with Store Operations and Visual teams to ensure concepts are executable, scalable, and operationally efficient
• Develop toolkits, playbooks, and training materials to support consistent execution across the fleet
• Act as the primary point of accountability for window execution quality across the fleet
• Manage external vendors, fabricators, and installers while owning timelines and budgets

Qualification

• 8–12 years of experience in retail visual merchandising, brand experience, or creative production, within a premium or specialty retail environment
• Passion for Marine Layer and a deep appreciation for thoughtful, understated brand expression
• Demonstrated success scaling visual or window programs across a multi-store fleet
• Strong strategic storyteller with the ability to translate brand vision into physical retail moments
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and complex production timelines
• Highly collaborative leader who can influence across Creative, Marketing, Merchandising, and Operations
• Comfortable using data, insights, and store feedback to iterate and improve programs

Per

• ksCompetitive pay and potential for equity compensation
• Flexible time off
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance available
• 401 (k) with Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Parental Leave
• Wellness Allowance
• Cell Phone Reimbursement

Salary Range: $135,000 – $150,000

TO APPLY: Check out our website and shoot hqhiring@marinelayer.com your resume and a thoughtful email to hqhiring@marinelayer.com about how you relate to our California lifestyle. Cover letters are for the birds…Marine Layer is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that welcomes applicants and employees of all genders, races, backgrounds, orientations, and nationalities.

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