Merchant Assistant

MZ Wallace•New York, NY

1d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Merchant Assistant supports the development and execution of seasonal handbag lines through comprehensive competitor, market, and trend research. This role is responsible for organizing and maintaining showroom samples, supporting seasonal design requests with relevant research, and assisting in the creation and upkeep of seasonal line sheets, production line lists, and other cross-functional tools. Working closely with design, production, and merchandising teams, the Merchant Assistant helps ensure the successful development of each seasonal collection while managing shared documents and preparing trend presentations for leadership to support informed decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or relevant coursework in Fashion, Design, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Curious and research-minded, with an interest in products, trends, and the competitive landscape.
Comfortable working with spreadsheets, presentations, and shared documents; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace required.
Clear communicator who works well with cross-functional partners and thrives in a collaborative environment.
Able to take feedback, follow direction, and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Passion for product, design, and the creative process.
Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to jump in where needed.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Airtable, inDesign, NuOrder, Shopify, or similar tools is a plus, with eagerness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

Assist with creating and updating production line lists, and other shared tools, making sure information is accurate and consistent.
Support cross-functional teams by helping coordinate information and materials needed for the development and execution of seasonal collections.
Assist Wholesale team during quarterly market cycles with production of seasonal line sheets and showroom maintenance.
Work with Marketing and Planning teams to help collect data needed by the Product and Design teams.
Assist with preparing presentations that summarize research for leadership reviews.
Help conduct competitor and market research to support product and assortment decisions.
Support seasonal design requests by gathering research, references, and inspiration.
Help organize and maintain showroom samples to ensure they are accurate, up to date, and ready for reviews.
Manage Wholesale’s B2B Shopify by ensuring product mix and imagery is up to date
Create and update seasonal product knowledge and visual merchandising packets