Posted: 09/09/2024 Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Product Design & Merchandising Job Number: AV44469399

Job Description

VP of Merchandising and Design

As the VP of Merchandising & Design, you will have a pivotal role in defining and implementing the merchandising strategy for Carve Design. You will collaborate with founders on key commercial strategies and decisions. The Role will be reporting to the Chief Product Officer.

Key Responsibilities

Influence and drive to consensus on all merchandising strategies
Oversee the product creation process and all product categories
Liaise with the Creative Team, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Sales to ensure the collection and product assortment is built to optimize the value proposition for each channel/market and maximize available production capacity.
Contribute to bringing customer and market perspective to the design and product development process.
Constantly collaborate with Marketing and Sales to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time.
Work with Creative Teams to identify brand messaging, product key items, and key looks.
Interpret competitor intelligence provided by sales departments to drive the discussion around the overall merchandising strategy of the Company.
Collaborate with Product Development partners to meet cost targets on all products developed seasonally.
Collaborate with Finance in managing pricing for each product category and market to ensure appropriate position and maximize profitability.

Key Requirements

A relevant bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent relevant experience
5+ years of experience in woman’s apparel (swim experience preffered) as a business leader with major business driving functions including product management, merchandising, or product development
3+ years management experience and success w/ cross functional partnerships.
Industry knowledge, being able to act as a market expert for the business.
Strong business acumen and understanding of financial metrics and profitability analysis.
Strong instinct and passion for product, with a consumer centric approach to decision making
Excellent collaboration skills, including a proven ability to communicate with various levels within the organization
Strategic w/ proven ability to grow a category and bring big ideas to market.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience product forecasting, statistical modeling and/or strategic planning
Experience in retail sales analysis and interpretation of data to identify opportunities.
Understanding of sales, product design, development, and manufacturing process
High degree of agility and adaptability

Hybrid

Salary $180,000-$220,000

Meet Your Recruiter

Alonya Van Rooyen

From South Africa originally, Alonya has over 15 years of experience in fashion, accessories, footwear, & textiles. She has worked in various design and product development roles globally, including South Africa, Europe, and the US, giving her an international perspective on the industries.

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