Merchandising/ Project Manager
REMOTE
We’re hiring a Head of Merchandising & Product - Temp to perm 20 hours/week - Perm for our DTC Women's dress collection company. This person will be the visionary leader and responsible for driving the end-to-end execution for all seasonal product collections. This role sits at the intersection of creative ideation and operational excellence, overseeing the full process from trend inspiration to production-ready product. This person will not be designing but will need to understand all of the elements of design.
This is a highly collaborative role, and will be responsible for establishing the creative tone for each season, managing the full product lifecycle, and streamline workflows across a distributed network of contributors. In addition, this role will be the connector between global creatives, supply chain partners, and internal brand stakeholders—ensuring every collection resonates with both cultural trends and commercial goals. The ideal candidate has a sharp eye for what’s next in women’s fashion, thrives in a fast-paced DTC space, and is confident managing international communication and deadlines.
REQUIREMENTS
5+ years of experience in apparel design, Production Workflow Management, Operations OR Product Development and/or Merchandising
Proven experience with successful seasonal Vision & Line Planning
Able to analyze fashion trends, conduct competitive reviews, and identify emerging opportunities to fuel forward-thinking design
Demonstrated success in fast-moving DTC or elevated basics/fashion businesses
Proven ability to manage remote creative talent and cross-border production partners
Highly organized, excellent communicator, and confident navigating startup-level agility
Background in dresses is a strong advantage