Director of Merchandising

Margaux•New York, NY

5d•$140,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Margaux is seeking a Director of Merchandising to drive the execution of our seasonal footwear assortment strategy. Reporting to our co-CEO, this role is responsible for managing assortment development, supporting buy strategy, and owning product performance across key categories. This role is ideal for a sharp, detail-oriented footwear merchant who combines strong commercial instincts with operational precision and a love for product.

Requirements

8-10 years of merchandising experience with strong expertise in women's footwear required
Experience supporting or executing assortment strategy and buy decisions in a DTC or omnichannel environment.
Solid foundation in working with Planning on unit buys, inventory strategy, and financial outcomes.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Self-directed, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a lean, founder-led company.
Commercial acumen paired with genuine appreciation for brand, design, and customer.

Nice To Haves

accessories experience a plus

Responsibilities

Manage seasonal assortment development across core, carryover, and newness, supporting style count, depth, color, and category mix decisions.
Partner with Product and Design to ensure line architecture reflects brand vision, customer demand, and commercial objectives.
Prepare clear assortment recaps and presentations for cross-functional reviews and leadership alignment.
Partner with Planning on buy inputs at the style and category level, including unit depth, risk allocation, and receipt flow.
Support merchandising decisions by analyzing financial impact and surfacing trade-offs clearly.
Collaborate with Planning, Finance, and Operations to ensure buy execution aligns with strategy.
Conduct weekly, monthly, and seasonal business reviews, translating performance data into actionable recommendations.
Support decisions on rebuys, cancellations, markdown cadence, and exit strategies in partnership with Planning and Finance.
Monitor product lifecycle to ensure decisions are timely, intentional, and brand-aligned.
Work closely with Product, Planning, Growth, eCommerce, and Operations to execute merchandising priorities.
Contribute to key milestones and cross-functional forums, ensuring clear communication and follow-through.
Provide merchandising context and direction to support Growth and eCommerce storytelling.
Maintain structured, consistent merchandising processes and seasonal calendars.
Identify opportunities to improve ways of working and streamline cross-team workflows.