Merchandising Assistant - Intimate Apparel Design

About the role

Dana-co, a leading design house specializing in luxury intimate apparel, is seeking a Merchandising Assistant to join our New York-based team. This position plays a key role in supporting the strategic direction of our product assortment across multiple brands.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update merchandising charts; distribute relevant information to internal teams
• Support assortment planning by identifying gaps and opportunities based on market trends, competition, and historical performance
• Conduct market research on new launches, color trends, and whitespace opportunities
• Monitor fashion trends through trade publications, social media, and industry resources
• Visit retail locations monthly to assess visual merchandising, promotional strategies, and customer preferences
• Track and analyze sales performance; highlight trends, issues, and make actionable recommendations
• Assign seasonal colors to styles; create and manage seasonal color codes
• Collaborate with the Merchandise Manager to ensure all tools and materials are accurate and aligned with the development calendar
• Cook with cross-functional teams to manage sample logistics and seasonal hand-offs

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel, or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in intimate apparel or a luxury fashion brand
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with acute attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Process-oriented with a creative and solution-driven mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal) and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave (inclusive of non-birthing parents)
• Short-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bereavement support
• Education reimbursement
• Voluntary benefits: life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and group legal services
• Employee discounts