Merchandising Assistant, Fashion Accessories — NYC (In-Office)

Shalom International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shalom International is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser in NYC to support Product Development, Design, and Sales. The role requires 1–3 years in fashion accessories with strong communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate overseas factory activities, maintain costing and product records, and assist with market research and showroom merchandising. This is an in-office position with no hybrid option.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in fashion jewelry, accessories, merchandising, or product development.
• Strong Excel skills with product data; PowerPoint for presentations; Adobe knowledge preferred.
• Experience communicating with overseas factories and understanding costing and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with overseas factories to coordinate sample development and costing.
• Create and maintain costing sheets, line sheets, and product development docs.
• Prepare customer presentations, PowerPoint decks, and sales materials.
• Maintain product databases, factory specs, sample records, and photo libraries.
• Coordinate with design, sales, and production for PO documentation and orders.
• Support customer-specific development, special requests, and reorders.
• Assist showroom merchandising with displays and presentation standards.
• Assist with market research, trend presentations, and competitive analysis.
• Provide general admin and project coordination support to Creative Director and Product Development.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking / time management

Proactive/self-starter

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe (Preferred)

Job description

Shalom International is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser in NYC to support Product Development, Design, and Sales. The role requires 1–3 years in fashion accessories with strong communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate overseas factory activities, maintain costing and product records, and assist with market research and showroom merchandising. This is an in-office position with no hybrid option.