Senior Manager/Director, Merchandising

MeUndies•Culver City, CA

7h•$125,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

What You'll Do Own and define the omni-channel merchandising vision and long-term product strategy across key categories, aligning with company growth goals and brand positioning. Lead seasonal and long-range assortment strategies, leveraging deep analysis of sales performance, consumer insights, and competitive landscape to drive decision-making. Serve as the category thought leader, translating macro trends and market intelligence into actionable product and assortment strategies. Establish and drive a multi-year category growth roadmap to achieve and exceed revenue and margin targets. Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle performance, using data-driven insights to optimize assortments, pricing, and inventory productivity. Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Marketing, E-commerce, Wholesale, CX, and Insights to shape business strategy and ensure cohesive execution across all channels. Collaborate with Marketing and Creative leadership to define compelling go-to-market strategies that align product storytelling with business objectives. Identify and proactively mitigate risks while capitalizing on in-season opportunities to drive incremental revenue and margin. Own pricing architecture and margin strategy in partnership with Production and Finance. Guide and influence product design and development by leading line planning, concept creation, and assortment direction. Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing merchandising team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Present strategies, performance insights, and recommendations to executive leadership, driving alignment and informed decision-making. Ensure operational excellence across timelines, processes, and execution to deliver product launches seamlessly. What You Have 10+ years of merchandising experience, with significant experience in a leadership or director-level role Proven track record of owning and scaling category or business performance in a high-growth, omni-channel environment Strong leadership skills with experience building, developing, and retaining high-performing teams Ability to think strategically while driving execution, balancing long-term vision with short-term results Exceptional cross-functional leadership and influence, with experience partnering at the executive level Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and business strategies Strong financial acumen, including experience with revenue planning, margin management, and pricing strategy Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment Deep understanding of consumer behavior, fashion trends, and competitive landscape Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities across seasons and product lines Passion for product, brand, and delivering best-in-class customer experience Bachelor’s degree in a related field The base salary range for this full-time position is $125,000 -$150,000. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the base salary range provided in this posting does not include any bonus, equity, or benefits you may be eligible for. WHY WORK AT MEUNDIES? It's more than a job. We have focused on building a team of people who emulate our core values. We look for people who stay balanced, go further, build relationships, champion differences, and are humble. At MeUndies, we continue to maintain a stellar brand by working collaboratively and encouraging growth with learning opportunities. There is no such thing as a small achievement here - we celebrate it all! We look at the necessities. We offer competitive salary packages, including targeted annual bonuses, generous parental leave, a 401k, fantastic health benefits, open time off, and more. We have an office you’ll enjoy going to. We work in our office Monday - Thursday. Friday is a remote/work-from-home day. We’re set up to support comfortable working - hot desks, lounge, and casual seating areas, a Mother’s Room, an on-site gym & shower, and a kitchen that makes you feel like you’ve never left home. We’re dog-friendly, so your furry coworker can join you anytime. We don’t forget the most important things. We want MeUndies to be a place where you feel safe and comfortable, and we encourage our employees to hold us accountable for keeping it that way. We encourage open communication and a People Ops team that is ready to help. When you work at MeUndies, we take your needs as an employee (and a person) seriously. Our doors are always welcome to feedback and suggestions! Plus those special extra things. We also know how important it is to connect with your team members outside of everyday work. We offer catered lunches every in-office day, holiday parties, off-sites, happy hours, and an annual retreat. You’ll also get a sweet employee discount to rebuild your underwear drawer with our top-notch prints. MeUndies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace and hiring process free from discrimination. All employment decisions will be made, and all qualified applicants will be considered, without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MeUndies will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Requirements

10+ years of merchandising experience, with significant experience in a leadership or director-level role
Proven track record of owning and scaling category or business performance in a high-growth, omni-channel environment
Strong leadership skills with experience building, developing, and retaining high-performing teams
Ability to think strategically while driving execution, balancing long-term vision with short-term results
Exceptional cross-functional leadership and influence, with experience partnering at the executive level
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and business strategies
Strong financial acumen, including experience with revenue planning, margin management, and pricing strategy
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment
Deep understanding of consumer behavior, fashion trends, and competitive landscape
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities across seasons and product lines
Passion for product, brand, and delivering best-in-class customer experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Own and define the omni-channel merchandising vision and long-term product strategy across key categories, aligning with company growth goals and brand positioning.
Lead seasonal and long-range assortment strategies, leveraging deep analysis of sales performance, consumer insights, and competitive landscape to drive decision-making.
Serve as the category thought leader, translating macro trends and market intelligence into actionable product and assortment strategies.
Establish and drive a multi-year category growth roadmap to achieve and exceed revenue and margin targets.
Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle performance, using data-driven insights to optimize assortments, pricing, and inventory productivity.
Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Marketing, E-commerce, Wholesale, CX, and Insights to shape business strategy and ensure cohesive execution across all channels.
Collaborate with Marketing and Creative leadership to define compelling go-to-market strategies that align product storytelling with business objectives.
Identify and proactively mitigate risks while capitalizing on in-season opportunities to drive incremental revenue and margin.
Own pricing architecture and margin strategy in partnership with Production and Finance.
Guide and influence product design and development by leading line planning, concept creation, and assortment direction.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing merchandising team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Present strategies, performance insights, and recommendations to executive leadership, driving alignment and informed decision-making.
Ensure operational excellence across timelines, processes, and execution to deliver product launches seamlessly.