Senior Merchant - House Brands

Huckberry•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our portfolio of House Brands (Flint and Tinder, Proof, Wills, etc.) are the soul of the Huckberry shop, and we need a Senior Merchant to fuel their next phase of growth. This role sits at the high-stakes intersection of creative design and commercial viability, demanding a merchandiser who can spot a market "white space" and partner with Design to fill it. You’ll be the architect of our internal product engine, ensuring every piece of gear we build is both a financial win and a new favorite in our customers' rotations. In this position, you will report to the Director of House Brands Merchandising. This role is based out of our headquarters in Austin, TX; relocation support will be provided to a remote hire.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in retail merchandising (preferably in apparel)
A deep understanding of garment construction, fabrications, and what makes a product "Huckberry quality"
Strong experience using data to build assortment plans and drive profitable growth
Ability to speak "Designer", “Marketer”, and "Accountant" fluently, translating creative vision into commercial reality
Highly organized with the ability to manage complex calendars and hundreds of SKUs without breaking a sweat
A "startup" mindset, ready to pivot based on sales trends or global supply chain shifts
Most importantly, you have positive energy with a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset

Responsibilities

Work with the Director and VP of Merch to build seasonal line plans that balance core best-sellers with innovative, trend-forward "heat" pieces
Act as the central hub between Design, Sourcing, Planning, and Channels to ensure products are delivered on time, on budget, and on brand
Partner with the planning team to manage OTB, hitting aggressive growth targets for margins, sell-through, and SKU productivity
Conduct "white space" research to identify new product opportunities and categories that resonate with the Huckberry lifestyle
Lead the "Go-to-Market" calendar, ensuring all internal milestones (from proto-reviews to photo shoots) are met
Work closely with the Creative and Marketing teams to translate technical product features into compelling stories that drive conversion
Analyze weekly sales data to identify "winners" for chase opportunities and "losers" for future assortment pivots