Merchandising Assistant - Intimate Apparel Design

Dana-co LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Dana-co LLC, a leading design house in luxury intimate apparel, is seeking a Merchandising Assistant in New York, NY. The role supports product assortment strategy across brands and collaborates with the Merchandise Manager to align calendars and materials.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytically driven, and fashion-trend aware, with 1–3 years of relevant experience and proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel, or related field is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in intimate apparel or a luxury fashion brand.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Process-oriented with a creative and solution-driven mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update merchandising charts; distribute relevant information to internal teams.
• Support assortment planning by identifying gaps and opportunities based on market trends, competition, and historical performance.
• Conduct market research on new launches, color trends, and whitespace opportunities.
• Monitor fashion trends through trade publications, social media, and industry resources.
• Visit retail locations monthly to assess visual merchandising, promotional strategies, and customer preferences.
• Track and analyze sales performance; highlight trends, issues, and make actionable recommendations.
• Assist in the creation and ongoing maintenance of seasonal merchandising plans.
• Assign seasonal colors to styles; create and manage seasonal color codes.
• Collaborate with the Merchandise Manager to ensure all tools and materials are accurate and aligned with the development calendar.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage sample logistics and seasonal hand-offs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Creativity mindset

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Merchandising Assistant

Location: New York, NY (4 days in-office, 1 day remote)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday (40 hours/week)

Dana-co, a leading design house specializing in luxury intimate apparel, is seeking a Merchandising Assistant to join our New York-based team. This position plays a key role in supporting the strategic direction of our product assortment across multiple brands. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytically driven, and trend-aware, with a passion for the fashion industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update merchandising charts; distribute relevant information to internal teams
• Support assortment planning by identifying gaps and opportunities based on market trends, competition, and historical performance
• Conduct market research on new launches, color trends, and whitespace opportunities
• Monitor fashion trends through trade publications, social media, and industry resources
• Visit retail locations monthly to assess visual merchandising, promotional strategies, and customer preferences
• Track and analyze sales performance; highlight trends, issues, and make actionable recommendations
• Assist in the creation and ongoing maintenance of seasonal merchandising plans
• Assign seasonal colors to styles; create and manage seasonal color codes
• Collaborate with the Merchandise Manager to ensure all tools and materials are accurate and aligned with the development calendar
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage sample logistics and seasonal hand-offs

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel, or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in intimate apparel or a luxury fashion brand
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with acute attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Process-oriented with a creative and solution-driven mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal) and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave (inclusive of non-birthing parents)
• Short-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bereavement support
• Education reimbursement
• Voluntary benefits: life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and group legal services
• Employee discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dana-co is proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and respectful workplace, and we do not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.