Director of Merchandising Contract Role

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Director of Merchandising, Knits & Sweaters to lead product strategy, assortment development, and category growth for a global apparel business. This role will drive the merchandising vision for Women's Knits and Sweaters across full-price channels, ensuring assortments are aligned with consumer demand, business objectives, and financial targets. The ideal candidate is a strategic merchant with a strong product eye, analytical mindset, and proven ability to collaborate across design, planning, sourcing, and sales teams to deliver compelling assortments that drive sales and profitability.

• This role requires 5 days onsite in New York City 
• Hourly pay rate: $50.00

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead merchandising strategies that align with overall brand objectives and regional business goals.
• Build and evolve seasonal assortments that support financial targets, consumer demand, and brand positioning.
• Partner closely with regional teams to understand market needs and incorporate local insights into product strategy.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, competitive activity, and consumer behavior to inform category growth opportunities.
• Drive assortment architecture and category planning for Women's Knits and Sweaters.
• Provide strategic direction on pricing strategies and in-season business opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Planning, Supply Chain, Raw Materials, Marketing, Sales, and Visual Merchandising teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Support showroom and seasonal product presentations in partnership with Visual Merchandising teams.
• Lead, mentor, and develop merchandising team members through coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Foster innovation by identifying opportunities to improve business processes, efficiencies, and merchandising outcomes.
• Navigate a fast-paced environment while effectively managing multiple priorities and go-to-market calendars.

Required Qualifiations:

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of merchandising, buying, or related retail experience, with category leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities, including sales and profitability analysis.
• Proven ability to develop product strategies that balance trend, customer demand, and commercial objectives.
• Strong fashion sensibility with an eye for product, market trends, and consumer preferences.
• Experience partnering closely with Design while maintaining a focus on profitability and business results.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional partners and build strong working relationships.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business priorities and evolving market trends.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. 

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