Assistant Merchant - Denim

Madewell • New York, NY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Story At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we’ve been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality, authenticity, and versatility. From iconic jeans perfected by denim experts to the essential tee, the most versatile shoe, and the timeless leather bag—if it’s Madewell, it’s made well. Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.
The Role + Purpose: 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, dental, prescription and 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 (office closes at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months)
• Community Impact through philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program
• Winter Break (at the end of December for eligible full-time associates at the Home Office)
• PTO package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed