Director of Merchandising: Strategy, Range & Growth

Favorite Daughter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

Matching 401(k)

Generous PTO

Merchandise discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Favorite Daughter is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Merchandising to lead the product strategy and merchandising execution. This role involves driving seasonal product direction and assortment strategy while working closely with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate should have 8–10 years of experience in apparel merchandising, strong analytical skills, and a passion for product creation. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan including a matching 401(k) and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in apparel merchandising or buying.
• Experience at a rapidly scaling brand.
• Deep expertise in wholesale and DTC apparel merchandising.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to drive a vision forward.
• Ability to handle complex organizational tasks.
• Excellent multi-tasking and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Own the seasonal merchandising strategy across all product categories.
• Partner with functions like Design and Sales for alignment and execution.
• Conduct market and performance analysis for strategy refinement.
• Collaborate to build and achieve financial targets.
• Ensure line positions drive wholesale growth.

Skills

Apparel merchandising experience

Analytical capability

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership and mentoring

Knowledge of garment construction

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

PLM systems

Job description

Favorite Daughter is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Merchandising to lead the product strategy and merchandising execution. This role involves driving seasonal product direction and assortment strategy while working closely with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate should have 8–10 years of experience in apparel merchandising, strong analytical skills, and a passion for product creation. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan including a matching 401(k) and generous PTO.