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About The Position

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Design or a related field or a recent graduate.
• Enjoy intellectual curiosity, passion for learning and ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• A self-starter who takes the initiative and is flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong proofreading and data accuracy capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Interest in product development, merchandising, or the fashion/apparel industry—knowledge of Western or lifestyle brands is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Knowledge of Western or lifestyle brands is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and updating all merchandising-related documents and logs produced and/or utilized by the product manager.
• Managing product samples for the Product Manager.
• Assisting PM team with pricing, margin-related initiatives and accuracy of all printed & online materials.
• Coordinating and executing in Packaging for the Product Manager.
• Gathering market data via selling reports, industry publications, events, and shows to help identify and expand on Ariat market opportunities.
• Supporting Product Manager in creating the strategy to present to product teams including: product boards, focus groups, event participation, competitive pricing analysis, and customer profiles.
• Taking notes at all meetings to publish action items for the product teams.
• Attending concept, proto-type, and line close meetings.
• Participating in product brainstorms and assisting in set up of project list and briefs in support of project list.
• Proofing line list, price list, and merchandising plan for accuracy once completed by administrator.
• Performing market research of various brands both western and mainstream – keeping a pulse on western brand launches and brand sites.
• Collaborating and helping create and manage seasonal merchandising plans and manage projects through the development process.
• Assisting the PM with seasonal market research and brainstorming.
• Assisting the PM with seasonal merchandising plans.
• Assisting the PM with seasonal creative product briefs.
• Assisting the PM with management of line reviews, pre-lines/market feedback, final line decisions and launch plans.
• Attend weekly product team meetings.
• Create task list from all meetings attended and follow up on completion along with Product Manager.
• Reviewing product development calendar for any issues or conflicts.
• Representing Product Manager in meetings as needed.
• Following up on sample deliveries – proto, line close, and sales samples.
• Proofing to include: Packaging, hangtags, catalog, web site, and B2B.
• Coordinating with Product Manager to ensure product is correct and available for photo shoots requirements.
• Assisting Product Manager with prep for sales meetings, events, and customer visits.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401k