Product Line Merchandiser

About the role

Skida is a growing small business bringing joy to the outdoors and we are looking for smart, inspired, passionate, and hardworking folks to join our team at our headquarters in Burlington, Vermont.

Current Open Positions

Omnichannel

• Full-time Position
• Location: Skida HQ, Burlington
• Reports to: Sales Director
• Position Summary: The Product Line Merchandiser ensures that Skida has most relevant products possible to inspire joy on every adventure in any condition.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Product Strategy & Roadmapping
• Business Calendar
• Product Merchandising
• Product Development
• Go-To-Market
• Communication & Process

Operations

• Full-time, Hourly Position
• Location: Burlington, Vermont
• Reports To: Production Manager
• Key Responsibilities:
• Produce high-quality sewn products in-house with accuracy and efficiency
• Support urgent and quick-turn requests while maintaining quality standards
• Create prototype samples for new product ideas and product improvements
• Complete finishing tasks such as heat pressing, hang tagging, and labeling
• Inspect materials and finished work to approve quality; identify and communicate any quality issues
• Adhere to specific due dates for project completion
• Responsible for tracking finished products on a daily and weekly basis
• Cook up with Production, Design, Operations, and Logistics to keep work moving smoothly

Qualifications

• Product Line Merchandiser:
• 3+ years in product management, product development, and merchandising – ideally in softgoods, apparel, or accessories.
• Strong understanding of product costing, margins, and production processes.
• Analytical mindset paired with creative intuition: you’re equally comfortable digging into spreadsheets to make data-based decisions or building a compelling seasonal story.
• Excellent Excel and mathematical skills.

• In-House Sewist:
• Strong technical sewing skills and the ability to produce consistent, high-quality work.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with finishing processes like heat press transfer or custom labeling.
• Ability to identify defects, troubleshoot quality issues, and communicate solutions clearly.

Success Metrics

• On-Time Calendar Execution
• Margin Targets
• Sell-Through Performance
• Product Launch Readiness
• Cross-Functional Alignment

Application

Please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@skida.com with the subject line “Product Line Merchandiser” or “In-House Sewist”. This position is based at Skida’s headquarters in Burlington, Vermont.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer. If you are a skilled sewist who takes pride in craftsmanship, enjoys collaborative production work, and can move quickly without compromising quality, this could be a great fit.