Merchandising Assistant - Intimate Apparel Design

Dana-co, a leading design company of luxury intimate apparel, is looking for a Merchandising Assistant.  This person works onsite in our New York office and assists with driving the strategic direction of the brands' product assortment. Organizational and analytical skills as well as an eye for relevant trends are critical for success in this role.

Qualifications: 

• College Degree- AS/BS/BA, preferably in Apparel/Fashion Merchandising
• 1-3 years intimate apparel experience or a luxury brand
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft applications- Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
  
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Process-oriented with a creative problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication skills- verbal and written

Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining merchandising charts and distributing information to appropriate departments
• Assist in identifying the voids and opportunities in the assortment based on market trends, competitive landscape, and historical performance
• Research new launches, color trends, and white space in the market
• Stay current on emerging fashion industry trends through outlets such as trade publications, fashion magazines, and social media
• Visit stores monthly to understand promotional strategies, visual presentation, and customer base
• Track and analyze sales and call out any concerns as well as opportunities and make recommendations
• Assist with initial merchandising plan creation and maintenance to ensure the product is reflective of the strategies and needs of the business. Prioritize developments based on the needs of the season
• Assist in assigning a color to styles for each season
• Create color codes for all new colors for each season
• Work with merchandise manager to ensure all market tools are accurate, complete, and passed off adhering to process and calendar
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to guarantee accurate sample coordination and pass off

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal time
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with a company match
• Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
• Short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bereavement Support
• Education Reimbursement
• Voluntary benefits include term life insurance, short-term disability, AD&D, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and group legal services
• Employee discounts
  

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Dana-co is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. We provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected characteristic, including, but not limited to, an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Full Time: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Work Location: In-office 4 days and remote 1 day

Salary : $55,000