In-Person Merchandising Lead: Collections & Campaigns

Gameday Social Apparel Co.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Gameday Social Apparel Co. in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Merchandising lead to own how our collections go to market under the Chief of Merchandising.

You will shape a cohesive look for each collection, run photoshoots from concept to final image, build seasonal catalogs, and create marketing assets for retail partners. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to move quickly at a fashion-brand pace at the intersection of fashion and sports.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in merchandising, product or creative roles in apparel or fashion.
• Hands-on experience planning and art-directing photoshoots and catalogs.
• Strong cross-functional experience in fast moving environments.
• Portfolio demonstrating awareness of women’s fashion trends.
• Experience creating marketing assets for wholesale or retail partners.
• Highly organized; able to own multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Licensed apparel or collegiate product experience is a plus.
• Location: Sioux Falls, SD—in-person role.
• Compensation: $68,000–$92,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Chief of Merchandising and CEO to drive a cohesive look and story across each collection; guide designers on color, styling and direction.
• Own the seasonal catalog development from start to finish — product selection, layout, imagery and accuracy so the product is presented in a data-driven, sell-through first mindset.
• Plan and art-direct every photoshoot: concepts, mood boards, shot lists, models, styling, locations, schedules and budgets.
• Work closely with Sales/Marketing to create retailer-ready assets — imagery, signage, in-store displays and promotional content.
• Coordinate product launches with marketing so every collection and licensing collaboration launches with a clear story.
• Work closely with design, art, sales and marketing to keep launches on schedule.
• Supervise and develop a merchandising coordinator and manage the product development designers.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Photoshoot direction

Catalog development

Cross-functional collaboration

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Gameday Social Apparel Co. in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Merchandising lead to own how our collections go to market under the Chief of Merchandising.

You will shape a cohesive look for each collection, run photoshoots from concept to final image, build seasonal catalogs, and create marketing assets for retail partners. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to move quickly at a fashion-brand pace at the intersection of fashion and sports.