Merchandising Assistant, Accessories

MCQUEEN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion house in London is seeking a Merchandising Assistant for the Accessories & Footwear Product Merchandising team. This role supports daily operations, contributes to performance analysis, coordinates sample requests, and conducts competitive research. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Merchandising or a related field, strong analytical skills, and a genuine interest in fashion. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering talent and growth in a stimulating environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, Fashion Management, or related field is desired.
• Strong analytical abilities with solid proficiency in Excel, data handling, and market trends.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform Sell in analysis and share daily sell-in trackers after each buying campaign.
• Support competitive research and benchmarking on silhouettes, materials, and pricing.
• Coordinate sample requests and track their organization for campaign shoots.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Strong proficiency in Excel

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or related field

Job description

McQueen is a British luxury fashion house founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. In 2001, the house joined the Kering Group and, since December 2023, is under the creative direction of Seán McGirr.

McQueen is distinctive for an expression of individuality, subversive strength and raw power. With a design studio and atelier based in London, the house is known for uncompromising quality and creative vision.

At McQueen, we live and breathe a culture defined by our key Behaviours:

• Empowerment – We empower our team and peers, providing unwavering support to ensure everyone can thrive; this means giving support to your team and those you are working with to succeed.
• Teamwork – We put an emphasis on Teamwork; this means working together as a collective to achieve shared goals.
• Respect – We value respect, treating everyone with dignity and showing genuine appreciation for their efforts: this means treating everyone equally.
• Kindness – We believe kindness is integral to everything we do; this means demonstrating compassion and empathy towards others.

Alexander McQueen is currently seeking an Merchandising Assistant, Accessories to join the Accessories & Footwear Product Merchandising team at our central London HQ. Reporting directly to the Senior Merchandiser for Leathergoods & Jewellery, this role will provide day-to-day support across both the Accessories and Footwear categories, collaborating closely with the Senior Merchandiser responsible for Footwear. This is an opportunity to gain broad exposure across multiple product groups within a dynamic luxury environment while contributing meaningfully to the development, performance, and presentation of our collections.

How will you contribute:

COLLECTION PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

• Perform Sell in analysis, including sharing daily sell-in trackers after each buying campaign.
• Contribute to post-season reviews, highlighting key learnings and opportunities for future collections.

PRODUCT

• Support competitive research and benchmarking on silhouettes, materials, pricing, and category trends showcasing strong analytical skills and fashion sensibility.
• Support with updating key merchandising documents such as line sheets, collection plans/briefs and training manuals.
• Maintain accuracy of the product catalogue, coordinating with Product Development team in Italy, including editing product names, adding delivery drops, and ensuring product line consistency in digital tools.

SELLING CAMPAIGN

• Assist in verifying product imagery from the photographers, ensuring all product views are correctly named, complete, and visible in the selling tool.
• Assist with look-book and exit look codifications.
• Ensure all Carry Over samples are available and shipped prior to showroom for display.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAMS SUPPORT

• Coordinate sample requests, tracking, and organization for campaign shoots, E-commerce, Press, and selling campaigns.
• Support E-commerce with product descriptions, image validation, and ensuring photos accurately reflect product features and approved retouch updates.
• Act as the main point of contact for Press and Communications, providing accurate global product information, press price list, Retail buys and timely answers to product-related questions.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, Fashion Management, or related field is desired.
• Strong analytical abilities with solid proficiency in Excel, data handling and market trends.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Genuine interest in fashion; previous experience in fashion or luxury is a plus.

Why work with us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic team with a visionary brand that offers possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.