Merchant, Men's Apparel

Rag & Bone•New York, NY

4d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

About rag & bone: From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream. We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York. As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process, and collaboration for a more equitable future. Rag & Bone is seeking a strategic, product-focused Merchant to help drive seasonal merchandise vision for our Men’s Apparel business, reporting to the Sr. Director of Merchandising. This role partners closely with Design, Product Development, Buying, Planning and Sales to build compelling collections that balance trend relevance, brand integrity and financial performance. The function of Global Merchandising is pivotal to the company and requires end-to-end responsibility; from product strategy and line-planning through execution of the go-to-market strategies. An ideal candidate for this role is focused on building a career with the brand as a Merchant, and is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and has a strong knowledge and passion for the men’s market and the Rag & Bone brand.

Requirements

3+ years of merchandising experience; preferred menswear background
Strong understanding of men’s categories, fit, fabrication and pricing dynamics
Highly analytical with advanced Excel skills and experience using merchandising and PLM systems
Proven ability to balance creative intuition with financial discipline
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic partner to Design and Product Development throughout the seasonal calendar, from concept through delivery
Translate brand vision, trend direction and customer insights into clear line plans, category strategies and product briefs
Collaborate with Design to shape silhouette, fabrication, color and pricing architecture across collections
Guide Product Development on cost targets, margin goals and construction decisions to ensure commercial viability
Own and maintain line architecture (good/better/best, opening price points, core vs. fashion, key items)
Lead seasonal line and proto reviews, ensuring collections are cohesive, balanced and aligned with business objectives
Evaluate samples with Design and Product Development, providing feedback on fit, fabric, value and assortment balance
Ensure collections are developed with SKU, margin and calendar targets
Partner with Design to refine product storytelling and seasonal narratives that support marketing and sales initiatives
Develop seasonal merchandise assortments aligned with brand vision, target customer and contemporary market trends
Partner with planning to manage SKU counts and category mix
Analyze sales, margin and inventory performance to inform assortment decisions and future seasons
Monitor contemporary menswear trends, competitive landscape and consumer behavior
Conduct market research competitive analysis to identify opportunities and assortment gaps
Translate trend insights into actionable merchandising strategies
Support seasonal line reviews, market appointments, product knowledge seminars and internal presentations
Maintain accurate product data, pricing and assortment tools
Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to support go-to-market strategy and product positioning
Align closely with Marketing on product flow, key launches and storytelling moments
Collaborate with Production and Sourcing to ensure product execution aligns with cost, quality and delivery expectations