Associate Manager

What You’ll Do

The Associate Merchandising Manager is responsible for guiding design and development for Authentic’s product licensees for their respective brands. You’ll oversee all phases of product development from concept state to production for respective product categories. You’ll ensure products developed are in line with the brands product strategy, contractual definitions and aesthetic. You will support the commercial end of the business by ensuring that product offered to the marketplace meets the demand for product segmentation and maximizes new distribution opportunities.

What you’ll be working on

• Provide design/merchandising direction and approvals to Licensees for various brands
• Working Knowledge of competitive set and able to identify/research seasonal trends within industry.
• Gauge new opportunities to drive volume across all channels of distribution
• Collaborate between differentiated product categories to achieve a shared vision regarding product ideas, designs, fabrications and quality requirements, specifically related to channels of distribution, and maximizing the brand aesthetic
• Collaborate with Creative Director on executing seasonal direction in set room, providing concise direction for licensed categories.
• Understands and communicates global seasonal brand messaging across global partners
• Support business team and guide strategic decisions on new product development: specifically focusing in on commercial viability in segment and channel.
• Partner with business & marketing teams to prioritize brand direction with product licensees.

Must Haves:

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Working knowledge of buying and merchandising best practices
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Must be a strategic thinker, persuasive and collaborative
• Ability to understand and explain the brand’s needs
• 2-4 years of experience in merchandising or Product Associate
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration or related field
• Licensing experience a plus

Primary Location Salary Range:

$70,000 - $80,000