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Michael Kors

Owns multi-brand luxury fashion houses

Associate Merchandiser - Men’s Ready to Wear & Accessories

Business & StrategyPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$65k - $80kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in business or a fashion-related major is required.
  • At least 1 year of related merchandising experience is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel (pivot tables, data entry, and formatting), PowerPoint, and Outlook, is required.
  • Organizational ability to facilitate multitasking in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment is required.
  • Ability to learn and manage merchandising and reporting systems is required.

Responsibilities

  • Support the men’s merchandising team in all facets of the product lifecycle process.
  • Generate and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports, and provide actionable insight based on learnings.
  • Analyze business trends and research the competitive market landscape for the category, identifying opportunities for growth.
  • Lead daily merchandising responsibilities, including accurately building, editing, and maintaining assortment tools, including the system and change log; communicate necessary information to the cross-functional team in a timely manner and follow through on execution.
  • Prepare all necessary documents and resources for seasonal milestones, including Line Plan, Sketch Review, Proto, Market Prep, and Hindsight.
  • Demonstrate awareness of the retail landscape.
  • Build relationships with cross-functional partners and participate as a solution-oriented team member, contributing to a high-performing team.
  • Partner with Design and Production to develop a balanced collection that delivers the design vision, commercial business needs, and financial productivity and margin goals.
  • Partner with Marketing and Fashion Office on global buys and sample coordination to support asset needs.
  • Partner with Wholesale Sales and regional Buyers to ensure product needs are met.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities are desired.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are desired.
  • Working knowledge of retail financial measurements is desired.
  • A strong fashion sense and understanding of brand and client needs are desired.
  • Broad-based business acumen and potential to grow to the Merchant level are desired.
  • Strong self-management and time-management skills are desired.
  • Attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills are desired.
  • Strong prioritization skills are desired.

About the Company

Michael Kors

Owns multi-brand luxury fashion houses

Michael Kors is a luxury fashion brand that creates accessible luxury clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories. Its product line emphasizes chic, comfortable designs that appeal to a global audience seeking elevated everyday wear. The core brand began under Michael Kors and expanded into a broader fashion group through acquisitions, later rebranding to Capri Holdings Limited to reflect a diversified portfolio. Capri Holdings grew by adding Jimmy Choo and Versace, expanding its presence in the luxury market. In 2023, Capri Holdings was acquired by Tapestry, Inc., forming a larger umbrella of luxury brands, though the deal faced regulatory scrutiny from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission in 2024 over competition concerns. The company's goal is to build a leading global luxury fashion group by combining strong brand names, expanding product categories, and leveraging scale across design, manufacturing, and retail channels.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Founded
1981

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