Gap Inc. is hiring: Assistant Merchandiser, Gap Studio & Partnerships in New Yor

**About Gap**

Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that's run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand - our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.

We've built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what's next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we're headed, we'd love to have you join us.

**About the Role**

In this role, you will develop, execute and drive inclusive merchandise strategies that delight the customer while meeting or exceeding the financial goals of the business. As the commercial backbone of the product development process, you will work closely with your cross functional partners using customer insights, market data and business performance to bring great products to market that amaze and delight our customers. You will own the product-level P and L, drive results and closely monitor the health of your categories ensuring product and assortments are commercially-viable and drive profitable growth. You are accountable and empowered to see things through the end.

**What You'll Do**

+ Achieve and drive merchandise assortments that meet global, digital and regional customer needs aligned to the overall department strategy, resulting in increased earnings

+ Correspond with Design, Visual Merchandising and Production partners on product strategies and requirements to ensure customer needs are met, AUC profitability and speed to market while keeping a customer inclusivity and belonging lens

+ Review seasonal investment strategy by market with Inventory Management to ensure big ideas and growth drivers are protected

+ Identify business opportunities and risks in season through analyzing and communicating sales performance gathering marketplace information

+ Manage Studio in addition to Collaborations and Gap X milestone deliverables outside of main-line P2M calendar, ensuring Merchandising deliverables are executed and cross-functional teams are tracking to inputs necessary to hit deadlines

+ Entrepreneurial mindset in thinking outside of the traditional merchandising mindset to get things done and add value with every project.?

+ Able to communicate difficult concepts in a simple manner

+ Participate in projects and assignments of diverse scope

+ Interface with CFT and the highest levels of leadership in the business

**Who You Are**

+ Strong strategic and analytical ability

+ Driven for results with strong financial acumen

+ Excellent verbal and written ability; Adept at presenting information and storytelling

+ Ability to align with, collaborate and influence cross functional partners and peers

+ Understand strategic direction from senior and executive leadership and work with agility to meet the business priorities

+ Present problem analysis and recommended solutions in a creative and logical manner

+ Highly adaptable and flexible

+ Strong organizational skills, efficient and detail oriented

**Benefits at Gap**

+ Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.

+ One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*

+ Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*

+ Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*

+ Employee stock purchase plan.*

+ Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*

+ See more (https://corporate.gapinc.com/en-us/careers/gap-inc-careers/gap-inc-benefits) of the benefits we offer.

_*For eligible employees_

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

Salary Range: $66,300 - $84,500 USD

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

**US Candidates**

Please note that effective, June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. will no longer require any of its employees to wear face masks or require proof of COVID vaccination, unless required by local or state/provincial mandates or as part of Gap Inc's quarantine guidelines?after being exposed to or testing positive for COVID. Therefore, please disregard any language in any job posting that refers to Gap Inc.'s face mask and proof of vaccination policy as said policy is no longer effective.