Director, Merchandising & Design (Swimwear)

Overview

The Director, Merchandising & Design (Swimwear) leads category product strategy and execution across a multi-brand apparel portfolio, operating across both Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and Wholesale channels. This role serves as a strategic partner to brand teams and is accountable for wholesale category performance, delivering product that meets brand standards while achieving margin and speed-to-market objectives.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive seasonal category vision, line architecture, and assortment strategies
• Partner with Brand Presidents and Design leaders to influence DTC assortment and design decisions
• Own end-to-end product strategy and execution for wholesale categories, including assortment, pricing, and key items
• Deliver against financial targets including IMU, cost, and AUR
• Drive speed-to-market through disciplined calendar and milestone management
• Possess cross-functional partnership with Sourcing, Technical Design, Planning, and Wholesale teams
• Identify and scale cross-brand product platforms and efficiencies

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in apparel design, merchandising, or category leadership
• Strong commercial acumen including margin, pricing, and assortment strategy
• Experience operating in multi-brand or matrixed organizations
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decisions

About Catalyst

Catalyst Brands reflects the bringing together the rich heritages of our brands with modern excitement and a new vision for success. Six iconic brands came together under a unified powerhouse portfolio to celebrate the essence of American style. We will leverage our rich history, resources and best-in-class industry talent to further build the success of our brands. At Catalyst we are united in one shared purpose: We exist to ignite America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all.

Opportunities for Growth and Development

We are committed to helping our employees grow their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety of training and development programs, as well as opportunities for advancement.

Collaborative and Supportive Culture

We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, and we are always looking for ways to support our employees' success.

Pay Range

USD $128,700.00 - USD $234,000.00 /Yr.