Fashion Merchandiser

Vintage Home; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vintage Home in New York City is seeking an analytical Fashion Merchandiser to bridge creative teams and major retail partners. You will develop seasonal line plans and grid strategies from concept to delivery, balancing novelty with profitability.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in retail corporate buying or wholesale apparel merchandising, experience with soft goods or textiles, and strong data-driven presentation skills to buyers and overseas manufacturers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in retail corporate buying or wholesale apparel merchandising.
• Experience with soft goods, impulse/gift items, accessories, footwear (slippers), or textiles (blankets) is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to present data-driven assortments to internal teams and buyers.

Responsibilities

• Assortment & Line Planning: Develop strategic seasonal line plans and collection grids for major retail accounts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: design product development based on sales data, market gaps, and customer feedback.
• Market & Trend Analysis: conduct competitive shopping and market research to identify trends in pricing, product categories, and retail display strategies.

Skills

Retail math

Market trends

Line planning

Presentation skills

Job description

Who We Are

Vintage Home is a privately held, full service global manufacturer headquartered in the vibrant heart of New York City. We 5 divisions focusing on scent & shea butter infused slipper socks, textiles, and keychains, artificial botanicals, and indulgent unique Snacks.

Who You Are

We are seeking an analytical, highly organized, and commercially minded Fashion Merchandiser to join our in-office team in the heart of the Garment District. In this role, you will bridge the gap between our creative teams and our major retail partners. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of retail math, a deep understanding of market trends, and the strategic mindset needed to curate highly profitable product assortments from concept through to delivery.

What You'll Do

• Assortment & Line Planning: Develop strategic seasonal line plans and collection grids that balance creative novelty with commercial viability for major retail accounts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: design product development based on hard sales data, market gaps, and customer feedback.
• Market & Trend Analysis: Conduct competitive shopping and market research to identify emerging trends in pricing, product categories, and retail display strategies.

What You Bring

• Education & Experience: Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in retail corporate buying or wholesale apparel merchandising.
• Product Knowledge: Experience working with soft goods, impulse/gift items, accessories, footwear (slippers), or textiles (blankets) is highly preferred.
• Communication & Organization: Exceptional communication skills with an outgoing personality. Ability to confidently present data-driven product assortments to internal teams, retail buyers, and overseas manufacturers.

What We Offer

Salary Range: $60k- $90k

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