Director, Merchandising - Women’s Footwear

About the role

We are seeking a strategic, consumer-obsessed, and results-driven Director, Merchandising - Women’s Footwear to lead the end-to-end product assortment strategy and execution for our Women’s Footwear business across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the seasonal and long-range merchandising strategy for Women’s Footwear, aligning brand vision, consumer insights, and business goals
• Build balanced, productive assortments across core and trend categories, ensuring strong pricing architecture and assortment productivity
• Drive topline and bottom-line performance, managing revenue, margin, inventory, and in-season optimization through lifecycle and product portfolio management
• Leverage sales data, competitive analysis, and trend insights to identify opportunities and inform product decisions
• Partner with Design, Product Development, Planning, Production, and Marketing to execute a successful go-to-market strategy
• Tailor merchandising strategies to meet the unique needs of retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels
• Lead and mentor a team of merchandising professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and data-driven decision-making

Requirements

8+ years of merchandising experience in the footwear, accessories, or fashion industry

Experience in women’s footwear is a plus

Proven ability and track record in developing and executing merchandising strategies that drive growth and profitability

Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

Experience working effectively cross-functionally with Design, Planning, and Production teams

Strong leadership and team development skills, with ability to lead by example with strong people management skills

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Passion for product and deep curiosity to understand customer trends and behaviors

An entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

A proactive approach with a high level of ownership and responsibility for your work

Experience in using product lifecycle management tools, Google suite (sheets and slides), as well as ad hoc tool building

Qualifications

Passionate about sustainability and the impact of business on the planet

Familiarity with sustainable materials and practices in the fashion industry

Understanding of the global supply chain and its environmental and social impacts

Experience with sustainable sourcing and ethical manufacturing practices

Skills

Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Strong organizational and project management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Benefits

Generous paid time off

401k matching

Comprehensive health plans for you and your family

Supplemental mental health benefits

Monthly wellness reimbursement

Dog Friendly Offices

Employee Discount Program!

Pay Range: $187,000 - $227,000 annually

Base pay is one part of the total rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.