Assistant Merchandiser, Men's Layers

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.

Job Description

We are seeking a Men’s Assistant of Layers to manage the development and execution of the seasonal assortment. This individual will be responsible for executing the brand product strategy and helping to establish the Men’s Layers assortment, identifying new growth opportunities across all seasonal product classifications. To be effective in this role, the individual must have merchandising experience in the performance apparel space, Vuori’s mission, and embody the brand’s values. 

This role is onsite 5 days a week in our Carlsbad, CA HQ 

What you'll get to do:

• Support developing comprehensive assortment strategies across E-comm, Store, Wholesale, and international channels to deliver high growth expectations. Learn the fundamentals of editing a line and develop a point of view. 
• Aid in building seasonal & annual line plan for Men’s Layers 
• Help support partnership with planning team on seasonal investment strategy and monthly buy process. Support the merchandising strategy by pulling applicable historical and current data.
• Maintain an understanding of the competitive landscape and impart key insights into line development. 
• Help prepare reports on business results and present actionable insights to senior leadership. 
• Create and manage all seasonal assortment tools for Layers 
• Conduct surveys and focus groups to gain a better understanding of the Vuori Layers customer. 
• Assist with key meeting preparation, including but not limited to sample management, deck preparation, etc.
• Create strong partnerships among cross-functional teams including Planning, Allocation, Design, Product Development, Marketing, E-Commerce, and Visual Merchandising. 
• Create seasonal Product Knowledge info for stores and ecommerce merchandising teams. 
• Act as cross departmental liaison, creating a consistent flow of communication throughout the organization. 
• Support maintenance of Men’s divisional tools. 

Qualifications

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience preferred 
• 1+ years of merchandising experience
• Performance apparel preferred  
• Strong eye for trend right product that aligns with the brand aesthetic 
• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and able to multi-task 
• Strong communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Understanding of retail math
• Experience recapping business on a regular basis and presenting actionable insights to Sr. Leadership 
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel) and Adobe Suite (Illustrator)
• Ability to travel domestically when necessary
• Candidates must live in the San Diego area

Additional Information

Our investment in you:

At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to our employees: 

• Health Insurance 
• Savings and Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks 
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness & Fitness benefits

The salary range for this role is $64,000 per year - $75,000 per year.

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.