Head of Men's Merchandising

Madewell • New York, NY

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Head of Men’s Merchandising, reporting to the Chief Merchandising Officer, you will shape and execute the full product vision for Madewell Men’s apparel & accessories, guiding in-house product lines, third-party partnerships, and brand collaborations. This role serves as the critical bridge between men’s design and merchandising to drive innovation, brand relevance, and commercial success. You will lead and develop a high-performing team to deliver customer-centered, market-right product assortments that meet both creative and financial goals.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in apparel buying, merchandising, and/or product development, with significant exposure to men’s categories.
• Deep understanding of the men’s apparel & accessories market, including trend cycles, customer behavior, and the competitive landscape.
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of building and developing high-performing merchandising teams.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align design, marketing, and production teams around a shared product vision.
• Demonstrated ability to drive customer-centered, profitable product lines from concept through sell-through.
• Experience with data analysis tools for product performance and assortment planning.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field.
• Experience managing third-party partnerships and brand collaborations within a fashion or lifestyle brand context.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full men’s merchandising business, setting the seasonal and annual product vision and strategy for in-house designs, third-party partnerships, and brand collaborations.
• Partner closely with the Head of Men’s Design to align product direction, creative vision, and go-to-market strategy, ensuring a cohesive and compelling men’s assortment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, marketing, and sourcing teams to build assortments that reflect brand identity, resonate with target customers, and deliver against financial targets.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the men’s merchandising team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture that supports professional growth and drives results.
• Analyze market trends, customer insights, and product performance data to identify opportunities, refine assortment strategies, and inform future product decisions.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams to develop a strategic seasonal calendar that aligns with design and merchandising objectives, including effective platforming of fabrics and materials.
• Work in partnership with marketing to shape and communicate key seasonal messages and campaign priorities that reflect the men’s brand voice and resonate with target customers.
• Manage third-party partnerships and brand collaborations, ensuring alignment with Madewell’s brand goals, quality standards, and market positioning.

Benefits

• Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
• We offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
• In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
• We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
• In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees