Assistant Merchant - Denim

Madewell•New York, NY

8d•$25 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Assistant Merchant, you will report to a Merchant and support the execution of Madewell product assortment through sample management, selling analysis, and cross-functional coordination with Design, Planning & Allocation, Marketing, and Sourcing. You will build foundational knowledge of the customer, the product lifecycle, and the competitive marketplace while keeping the day-to-day business organized and on track. In this role, you will begin a career path at the center of how Madewell product comes to life.

Requirements

0-2 years of merchandising, retail, or related experience
Proficiency in Excel
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Effective communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with retail reporting or product-tracking tools
A degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Support the denim team through sample management, line sheets, and administrative tasks that enable product execution
Pull and organize sales data, recaps, and competitive research to inform merchandising decisions
Support cross-functional communication with Design, Planning & Allocation, Marketing, and Sourcing by distributing updates and tracking key milestones
Build foundational knowledge of the customer, product performance, and marketplace trends through store visits and competitive shopping
Maintain organized assortment documentation and tracking tools

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Prescription insurance
Vision insurance
Family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support)
Fitness discounts
Medical travel
Associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell)
Summer Fridays
Winter Break
PTO package