VP of Merchandising & Design — Strategic Product & Growth

Superior Group of Companies; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Defined contribution plan (e.g. 401(k)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Superior Cloth & Stitch, a unit of Superior Group of Companies, seeks a VP/Sr. Director of Merchandising & Design in Coppell, TX. Hybrid leadership role uniting design, merchandising, and product development to drive revenue and market share.

You will oversee the design function, manage end-to-end product lines, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and inventory teams to execute seasonal assortments and market-driven strategies.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive leadership in design, merchandising, product line management, or product development.
• 3-5 years of direct people leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience blending consumer insight, market analysis, and design perspective to build new business.
• Proven ability to lead multiple high-impact initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to work cross-functionally and globally to influence key customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design function's strategy, process, and team, from concept through implementation
• Own the product line lifecycle end-to-end, from strategic planning through phase-out
• Identify white space and new product opportunities that align with market needs and business goals
• Build seasonal assortments that hit financial KPIs while reflecting brand priorities and channel nuances
• Own the seasonal Go-to-Market calendar in partnership with Brand, Product Strategy, and Sales
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to continuously refine merchandising strategy
• Partner with Sales and Marketing on product presentations at trade shows and key account pre-lines
• Coach and develop a design and merchandising team

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Design leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Superior Cloth & Stitch, a unit of Superior Group of Companies, seeks a VP/Sr. Director of Merchandising & Design in Coppell, TX. Hybrid leadership role uniting design, merchandising, and product development to drive revenue and market share.

You will oversee the design function, manage end-to-end product lines, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and inventory teams to execute seasonal assortments and market-driven strategies.