VP of Merchandising and Design

Job DescriptionVP of Merchandising and DesignAs 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 ResponsibilitiesInfluence 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 RequirementsA relevant bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent relevant experience.5+ years of experience in women’s apparel (swim experience preferred) as a business leader with major business driving functions including product management, merchandising, or product development.3+ years management experience and success with 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 with 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 in 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.HybridSalary: $180,000-$220,000

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