Job Description
Job Description
We are excited to invite a creative individual to work as an Associate Merchandiser for multiple womens sportswear brands.
You must have a great design aesthetic for print and color and an understanding of brand management. In this role, it is essential to be able to switch gears on demand while keeping the team on point to keep product and information flowing internally and externally. This role is customer-facing.
This role requires that you have a good balance of right brain / left brain since there are two primary components :
- You will be instrumental in contributing to the aesthetic of the brand (prints, colors)
- You must be able to help manage the brand by funneling the information to the internal production team as well as the customer. Understanding the brand's DNA is key.
Responsibilities include :
Work with print sources for selecting prints and colors for presentationChoose print and colors that align with the brand's DNAProvide print color direction for first samples as well as re-colors for productionCreate monthly color cards and maintain multiple color librariesMaintain WIP from development with design through pre-productionInternal liaison between the design / production / sourcing, flowing all accurate information from beginning to end, ensuring product lifecycle is on time to meet delivery.Sales analysis - Provide selling history and comps for styling / costsManageline list, finalize costing with customer and negotiations through PO follow-upCreate and maintain internal design and customer calendars, send all invitesQualifications :
Associates Degree in Merchandising3 years of design experience in womenswear / private labelFabric / garment knowledge with meticulous attention to detailStrong verbal, written communication and critical thinkingskillsAbility to funnel questions through proper channels and follow up as neededAbility to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and understand the timeliness of projects and the need for speed to market.Attention to detail and solid teamwork are required.This job is for you if you are :
Creative but also thrive managing operational and administrative tasksRight Brain / Left BrainOrganized, Detailed, EfficientStrong CommunicatorGreat Time ManagerWork Schedule :
NYC 4-5 days a week on a flex scheduleSalary & Benefits :
60-75K dependent on experiencePTO : Two weeks vacation, one week of sick leaveInsurance Medical currently United Health Care : Employer pays 60%, and employee pays 40% of an individual plan.Family, Dental, and Vision are available to purchase401k Plan with a Profit-Sharing PlanCompany :
We are a family-owned, private-label apparel company that has been in business for over 25 years. We take pride in our culture, people, and products, setting the gold standard in all we do.We look forward to finding a dynamic individual to join our family.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
