Director, Merchandising - Ready-to-Wear (Maternity Cover)

Michael Kors; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand in London is seeking a Director, Merchandising - Ready-to-Wear to develop strategic plan and manage product assortment across EMEA. The ideal candidate will have proven merchandising leadership, strong analytical skills, and the ability to engage with senior executives. Benefits include flexible work, career growth opportunities, and exclusive employee perks.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Generous time-off policies

Discounts on premium products

Private Health and Dental

Gym Discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Merchandising leadership within a related business.
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Microsoft tools proficiency.
• Outstanding communication skills, capable of engaging with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal strategic merchandising plans.
• Partner across channels to deliver profitable assortments.
• Manage quarterly Markets and support go-to-market preparation.

Skills

Merchandising leadership

Analytical capability

Strong product sensibility

Communication skills

Team leadership

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Overview

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

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Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

"I feel really luckyto be surrounded by such a great team. I’m not only grateful that they’ve helped meachievemygoals,but also that I can give them a place where they canachievetheirs."

- Michael Kors -

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director, Merchandising - Ready-to-Wear (Maternity Cover) based in our London office:

Who You Are

The Omnichannel Merchandising Director serves as the key link between Global Merchandising and the EMEA regional teams, ensuring collections reflect local needs while staying aligned with brand strategy. This role is responsible for building product frameworks, optimizing pricing, and delivering relevant assortments across channels to achieve and exceed financial objectives.

The ideal candidate is a master assortment builder with strong product sensibility, deep knowledge of the competitive landscape, and the ability to identify commercial risks and opportunities.

Beyond commercial results, the Director is expected to foster a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration

You’ll Need to Have

• Extensive, proven experience in Merchandising leadership within a related business.
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Word proficiency.
• Excellent product sensibility and commercial acumen.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage senior executives.
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and accountability for business outcomes.
• Agility and urgency in responding to market shifts.
• Strong team leadership and multi-tasking ability.

What You’ll Do

• Develop seasonal strategic merchandising plans, including demand & range plans, price architecture, and margin strategy.
• Partner across channels and regions to deliver balanced, profitable assortments tailored to specific EMEA market needs.
• Manage quarterly Markets, including seasonal strategy, showroom setup, and sales tools - support go-to-market preparation with selling tools, sales presentations, and alignment meetings.
• Own IMU and CNB seasonal targets, ensuring alignment with global guidelines – responsible for creating regional pricing strategy and ensure compliance with margin goals.
• Partner cross-functionally with key Business Units (Buying, Planning, VM, Marketing, Digital) to ensure cohesive product messaging, key seasonal pushes & strategy.
• Lead in Omni-strategy meetings: seasonal plans, MD strategy & product lifecycle.
• Working closely with Global Merchandising - develop EMEA specific line plans, proto reviews, sample orders & EMEA business reviews.
• Lead pre- and post-season merchandising analytical activities (e.g., hindsight reviews, scorecards).
• Collaborate with Planning to develop actionable analysis and recap business performance, providing analytical reporting on product and business trends & identifying under-penetrated growth areas.
• Conduct regular competitive analysis to benchmark performance and identify opportunities.
• Partner with Inventory Control on liquidation strategies.
• Manage the Merchandising team, supporting team members growth & development.
• Share best practices and drive topline process efficiencies across divisions.

Benefits

• A purpose-driven workplace where you can grow your career, enjoy flexible benefits, and be part of a culture built on inclusion, impact, and recognition.

• Career Growth
  Clear paths for progression, leadership opportunities, and mentorship programs to help you thrive.
• Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
  Support for your well-being with flexible work options and generous time-off policies.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  Be part of an inclusive culture—recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity—where diverse talent is empowered to succeed.
• Exclusive Employee Perks
  Enjoy discounts on premium products and luxury brands.
• Impact & Social Responsibility
  Contribute to global and local causes through volunteer days, sustainability programs, and charitable giving.
• Pension Contribution
• Season Loan Tickets
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Private Health and Dental
• Gym Discounts

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At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences.Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V