Boys’ Apparel Merchandising Lead

J.Crew; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being

Associate Discount

Summer Fridays

Community Impact

Winter Break

Job summary

J.Crew is seeking a seasoned Merchant to lead the boys' apparel and non-apparel categories. You will build assortments balancing our brand aesthetic with customer needs and commercial goals, collaborating across Design, Planning, Sourcing, and Marketing.

You will apply analytical rigor to seasonal strategy and in-season performance, mentor junior team members, and contribute to a broader merchandising vision at J.Crew.

Qualifications

• 5+ years merchandising or retail buying experience (in leadership or senior contributor roles).
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate financial and business indicators.
• Demonstrated business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Effective presentation and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong taste level and understanding of fashion trends.

Responsibilities

• Own the boys' apparel and non-apparel categories end to end, building assortments that align with brand strategy and customer needs.
• Develop deep understanding of the customer and monitor market trends to differentiate and lead.
• Partner with Planning & Allocation to strategize budgets and seasonal product strategies.
• Collaborate with Design on roadmaps and with Sourcing to align with manufacturing capabilities and AUC targets.
• Approve garment fit on key products and ensure alignment with design aesthetic and quality.
• Drive in-season performance by managing sales, receipts, markdown cadence, and inventory levels, coordinating with Marketing, Styling, and Visual teams.
• May manage and develop an Assistant or Associate Merchant; provide coaching to shared support roles.

Skills

Merchandising

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Multitasking

Fashion trends

Education

Fashion Merchandising degree

Job description

J.Crew is seeking a seasoned Merchant to lead the boys' apparel and non-apparel categories. You will build assortments balancing our brand aesthetic with customer needs and commercial goals, collaborating across Design, Planning, Sourcing, and Marketing.

You will apply analytical rigor to seasonal strategy and in-season performance, mentor junior team members, and contribute to a broader merchandising vision at J.Crew.