Pistola Denim
About Us
Pistola is redefining modern denim through craftmanship and innovation, blending timeless style with forward-thinking design to create iconic, sustainable, and functional pieces that inspire confidence in every fit. As a Los Angeles - based contemporary apparel brand under KNG [Pistola & Daze] we're known for effortlessly elevated essentials with a clean, cool California aesthetic. Position Overview
Pistola is in an exciting phase of explosive growth—and we’re looking for a Director of Merchandising to shape the future of our product across denim and ready-to-wear. This is a high-impact leadership role where creativity meets strategy, and instinct meets data. As a key member of the merchandising team, you’ll partner closely with Design, Planning, Production, and Sales to build product strategies that are trend-right, margin-positive, and built to move fast. You’ll drive line planning, seasonal strategy, and assortment execution—helping Pistola deliver on both financial goals and customer expectations. What You\'ll Do
Drive merchandising strategy:
Partner with executive leadership to shape seasonal product frameworks and assortment plans across DTC, wholesale, and private label. Own line planning & execution:
Collaborate with Design on assortments that strike the right balance of newness, commercial viability, and margin health. Manage seasonal process:
Oversee calendars, milestones, and deliverables to ensure alignment across teams from concept through final delivery. Analyze performance:
Use sales data, sell-through results, and consumer insights to inform assortment decisions and identify growth opportunities. Trend & market research:
Track competitive landscape, category opportunities, and consumer trends to ensure Pistola stays relevant and ahead of the curve. Merchandising tools & accuracy:
Maintain line sheets, assortment plans, margin trackers, and seasonal recaps with precision. Cross-functional collaboration:
Partner with Planning, Production, and Sales to align on product, pricing, and margin goals while supporting successful wholesale sell-in. Mentor & develop team members:
Provide coaching, feedback, and merchandising best practices for junior team members. Who You Are
8+ years of merchandising experience in contemporary fashion, premium denim, or adjacent lifestyle categories. Strong foundation in line planning, assortment strategy, and product lifecycle management. Analytical and creative—you know how to balance data-driven decisions with instinct for trend and product opportunity. Experience working across DTC and wholesale channels. Excellent communicator, comfortable presenting to leadership and partnering cross-functionally. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field preferred.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Pistola is redefining modern denim through craftmanship and innovation, blending timeless style with forward-thinking design to create iconic, sustainable, and functional pieces that inspire confidence in every fit. As a Los Angeles - based contemporary apparel brand under KNG [Pistola & Daze] we're known for effortlessly elevated essentials with a clean, cool California aesthetic. Position Overview
Pistola is in an exciting phase of explosive growth—and we’re looking for a Director of Merchandising to shape the future of our product across denim and ready-to-wear. This is a high-impact leadership role where creativity meets strategy, and instinct meets data. As a key member of the merchandising team, you’ll partner closely with Design, Planning, Production, and Sales to build product strategies that are trend-right, margin-positive, and built to move fast. You’ll drive line planning, seasonal strategy, and assortment execution—helping Pistola deliver on both financial goals and customer expectations. What You\'ll Do
Drive merchandising strategy:
Partner with executive leadership to shape seasonal product frameworks and assortment plans across DTC, wholesale, and private label. Own line planning & execution:
Collaborate with Design on assortments that strike the right balance of newness, commercial viability, and margin health. Manage seasonal process:
Oversee calendars, milestones, and deliverables to ensure alignment across teams from concept through final delivery. Analyze performance:
Use sales data, sell-through results, and consumer insights to inform assortment decisions and identify growth opportunities. Trend & market research:
Track competitive landscape, category opportunities, and consumer trends to ensure Pistola stays relevant and ahead of the curve. Merchandising tools & accuracy:
Maintain line sheets, assortment plans, margin trackers, and seasonal recaps with precision. Cross-functional collaboration:
Partner with Planning, Production, and Sales to align on product, pricing, and margin goals while supporting successful wholesale sell-in. Mentor & develop team members:
Provide coaching, feedback, and merchandising best practices for junior team members. Who You Are
8+ years of merchandising experience in contemporary fashion, premium denim, or adjacent lifestyle categories. Strong foundation in line planning, assortment strategy, and product lifecycle management. Analytical and creative—you know how to balance data-driven decisions with instinct for trend and product opportunity. Experience working across DTC and wholesale channels. Excellent communicator, comfortable presenting to leadership and partnering cross-functionally. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field preferred.
#J-18808-Ljbffr