ANINE BING
Director of Merchandising & Design Operations
ANINE BING, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Director of Merchandising & Design Operations
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.ANINE BING is looking for a
Director of Merchandising and Design Operations
to join our team in Los Angeles.
The Director of Merchandising and Design Operations is responsible for the overall merchandising of the ANINE BING apparel and non-apparel collection and for ensuring the offering delivers to the financial goals of the company.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of market positioning, pricing, brand DNA, seasonality, channel needs, and product development. They possess excellent communication skills for engaging with all levels of the organization and have the ability to collaborate closely with product development to create a winning assortment. Their expertise in crafting collections that resonate with market needs and consumer desires is crucial for driving the brand’s success.
This role is based at our Los Angeles HQ and reports to the COO.
Responsibilities:
Develop seasonal blueprints that push the brand forward in key strategic growth categories while protecting established categories and reflect the needs of our revenue channels to deliver to their financial plans.Act as the voice of the business within the Design Team while partnering with the Creative Director to provide valuable insight and direction on style developmentDeliver profitable growth in key growth categories as identified in partnership with management further establishing ANINE BING as an elevated heritage lifestyle brand.Develop and deliver cohesive product stories balanced strategically across end use and price points with an understanding of our customer needs, industry trends and seasonality.Strategic product liaison working cross functionally with the Creative, Ecom, Retail and Wholesale teams ensuring product and collection vision materializes in market to end consumer.Own pricing for all product categories, ensuring the optimal mix between pricing bands, considering customer price elasticity, maximizing gross margin dollars and delivering to company gross margin targetsOversee all design operations and processes identifying opportunities to streamline and improve processes within the team and organization to better improve Design team productivity and morale. Hold Design team accountable for T&A deliverablesResponsible for setting the optimal launch calendar for all products considering business and industry trends, seasonality, and balancing the needs of all channelsOwn and responsible for product branding making sure monogramming, labels, trims and product packaging are considered, consistent and cohesive for each and every style in the line
Requirements:
7+ years merchandising experience with at least 3 years in senior roleLuxury brand experience highly preferredTeam-player with the ability to work cross functionally in a collaborative environmentWell-developed written and verbal communication skills including presenting complex material in an organized and compelling mannerStrong analytical skills; demonstrated ability to drive analysis into actionRetail industry and project management experience is strongly preferred
Benefits & Perks
Work/Life Balance: Flexible work schedules, Unlimited/ flexible time off, paid holidays throughout the year, and extra days off in the summerWellness: ANINE BING covers 75% of costs for your medical, dental, and vision insurance and offers an array of other benefits for you and your dependents, including a generous parental leave programAnd more: Generous employee discount and wardrobe
Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this role is
$120,000 - $150,000
Working at ANINE BING
ANINE BING seeks to empower its employees by providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global brand, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
More about ANINE BING
ANINE BING is a Los Angeles-based fashion house started in 2012 that blends elements of Scandinavian simplicity with American energy to offer modern wardrobe essentials for women seeking a timeless yet rebellious approach to everyday style. Since its launch, ANINE BING has built a global brand represented across 90+ countries, including brick-and-mortar retail stores in cities worldwide.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, ANINE BING has over 200 employees and is backed by key investors, which include Index Ventures founder Danny Rimer (Facebook, Dropbox, Roblox, Net-A-Porter), Greycroft Partners founder Dana Settle (Bumble, Cuyana, Farfetch), and Felix Capital founder Frederic Court (Goop, Farfetch, Vitrue, Dailymotion).
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Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.ANINE BING is looking for a
Director of Merchandising and Design Operations
to join our team in Los Angeles.
The Director of Merchandising and Design Operations is responsible for the overall merchandising of the ANINE BING apparel and non-apparel collection and for ensuring the offering delivers to the financial goals of the company.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of market positioning, pricing, brand DNA, seasonality, channel needs, and product development. They possess excellent communication skills for engaging with all levels of the organization and have the ability to collaborate closely with product development to create a winning assortment. Their expertise in crafting collections that resonate with market needs and consumer desires is crucial for driving the brand’s success.
This role is based at our Los Angeles HQ and reports to the COO.
Responsibilities:
Develop seasonal blueprints that push the brand forward in key strategic growth categories while protecting established categories and reflect the needs of our revenue channels to deliver to their financial plans.Act as the voice of the business within the Design Team while partnering with the Creative Director to provide valuable insight and direction on style developmentDeliver profitable growth in key growth categories as identified in partnership with management further establishing ANINE BING as an elevated heritage lifestyle brand.Develop and deliver cohesive product stories balanced strategically across end use and price points with an understanding of our customer needs, industry trends and seasonality.Strategic product liaison working cross functionally with the Creative, Ecom, Retail and Wholesale teams ensuring product and collection vision materializes in market to end consumer.Own pricing for all product categories, ensuring the optimal mix between pricing bands, considering customer price elasticity, maximizing gross margin dollars and delivering to company gross margin targetsOversee all design operations and processes identifying opportunities to streamline and improve processes within the team and organization to better improve Design team productivity and morale. Hold Design team accountable for T&A deliverablesResponsible for setting the optimal launch calendar for all products considering business and industry trends, seasonality, and balancing the needs of all channelsOwn and responsible for product branding making sure monogramming, labels, trims and product packaging are considered, consistent and cohesive for each and every style in the line
Requirements:
7+ years merchandising experience with at least 3 years in senior roleLuxury brand experience highly preferredTeam-player with the ability to work cross functionally in a collaborative environmentWell-developed written and verbal communication skills including presenting complex material in an organized and compelling mannerStrong analytical skills; demonstrated ability to drive analysis into actionRetail industry and project management experience is strongly preferred
Benefits & Perks
Work/Life Balance: Flexible work schedules, Unlimited/ flexible time off, paid holidays throughout the year, and extra days off in the summerWellness: ANINE BING covers 75% of costs for your medical, dental, and vision insurance and offers an array of other benefits for you and your dependents, including a generous parental leave programAnd more: Generous employee discount and wardrobe
Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this role is
$120,000 - $150,000
Working at ANINE BING
ANINE BING seeks to empower its employees by providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global brand, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
More about ANINE BING
ANINE BING is a Los Angeles-based fashion house started in 2012 that blends elements of Scandinavian simplicity with American energy to offer modern wardrobe essentials for women seeking a timeless yet rebellious approach to everyday style. Since its launch, ANINE BING has built a global brand represented across 90+ countries, including brick-and-mortar retail stores in cities worldwide.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, ANINE BING has over 200 employees and is backed by key investors, which include Index Ventures founder Danny Rimer (Facebook, Dropbox, Roblox, Net-A-Porter), Greycroft Partners founder Dana Settle (Bumble, Cuyana, Farfetch), and Felix Capital founder Frederic Court (Goop, Farfetch, Vitrue, Dailymotion).
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