Merchant, Dresses & Skirts - End-to-End Product Strategy

J.Crew Factory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being

Associate discount across brands

Summer Fridays

Community impact

Winter break

Job summary

J.Crew Factory seeks a Merchandiser for Dresses & Skirts to own end-to-end product strategy for the category within the women’s apparel team. You will build compelling assortments and partner with Design, Planning, Marketing, and Visual to deliver cohesive looks that resonate with customers.

You will analyze trends, manage pre-season and in-season buys, and ensure margins align with budgets. The role requires 6+ years in retail merchandising and a strong eye for fashion direction.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a merchant or buying role within apparel or fashion retail.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable strategies.
• Strong business acumen with a demonstrated understanding of retail financial metrics and buying principles.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• High taste level with a genuine passion for fashion and an eye for trend-right, commercially viable product.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end product strategy for Dresses & Skirts within the women's apparel team.
• Partner with Design, Planning, Marketing, and Visual to bring compelling assortments to life.
• Approve garment fit on key products and buys to meet design aesthetic and quality standards.
• Drive planning with Planning and Allocation on sales, receipts, markdowns, and color counts.
• Analyze trends and competition to adjust the roadmap and drive results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Retail metrics

Cross-functional collaboration

Organized

Fashion sense

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising or Business

Job description

J.Crew Factory seeks a Merchandiser for Dresses & Skirts to own end-to-end product strategy for the category within the women’s apparel team. You will build compelling assortments and partner with Design, Planning, Marketing, and Visual to deliver cohesive looks that resonate with customers.

You will analyze trends, manage pre-season and in-season buys, and ensure margins align with budgets. The role requires 6+ years in retail merchandising and a strong eye for fashion direction.