Joe's Jeans Inc.
Director, Merchandising - Joe's Jeans
Joe's Jeans Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Director, Merchandising - Joe's Jeans
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About Us Founded in 2001 by Creative Director Joe Dahan, Joe's redefines everyday style with its inherently LA sensibility and distinctive rock + roll point-of-view. With an emphasis on offering the perfect fit for everybody, the brand takes a revolutionary approach to denim and sophisticated classics, incorporating the very latest in technology to offer product that is beautiful, innovative, and fits flawlessly.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the seasonal line architecture and range plans across all categories for both full price and off-price businesses.
Serve as the central partner and strategic lead for Design, Planning, Sales, Production, and Marketing to align on product strategy, assortment direction, and key milestones.
Analyze sales and margin performance, in‑season trends, and market dynamics to identify opportunities, manage risk, and influence future line plans.
Own and manage all collection development tools, including line sheets, product decks, and presentation materials for key meetings such as line reviews, adoption, and sales presentations.
Conduct ongoing market and competitive analysis to inform pricing, style depth, and category strategies tailored to Joe’s premium positioning and outlet opportunities.
Partner with Planning and Finance to build and achieve seasonal and annual financial targets—including sales, margin, and inventory productivity.
Oversee the style approval and system accuracy process (e.g., PLM/IBT), ensuring timely communication and data integrity.
Collaborate with DTC and Wholesale teams to ensure product flow, marketing alignment, and accurate merchandising representation across all channels.
Support brand storytelling by aligning product strategies with seasonal marketing moments and sales initiatives.
Drive cross‑functional accountability and alignment through calendar management, meeting facilitation, and follow‑ups.
Qualifications
8–10 years of experience in apparel merchandising or buying, with a strong track record in relevant product categories; prior experience as a merchandiser required.
Denim experience strongly preferred, with a deep understanding of both the product and the competitive landscape.
Proven expertise in wholesale apparel merchandising, including knowledge of manufacturing processes, global supply‑chain operations, and both premium full price and off‑price distribution channels.
Entrepreneurial mindset with sound judgement and strong leadership capabilities, capable of driving vision while navigating cross‑functional complexity.
Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with experience in managing, mentoring, and motivating high‑performing teams.
Strong ability to multi‑task, prioritize effectively, and deliver results in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Highly detail‑oriented, analytical, and creative—able to balance data with instinct in merchandising decisions.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with SAP and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems is preferred.
Salary $140,000–160,000
Benefits We provide an industry‑competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency or visit the Federal Trade Commission website.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Marketing and Sales
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About Us Founded in 2001 by Creative Director Joe Dahan, Joe's redefines everyday style with its inherently LA sensibility and distinctive rock + roll point-of-view. With an emphasis on offering the perfect fit for everybody, the brand takes a revolutionary approach to denim and sophisticated classics, incorporating the very latest in technology to offer product that is beautiful, innovative, and fits flawlessly.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the seasonal line architecture and range plans across all categories for both full price and off-price businesses.
Serve as the central partner and strategic lead for Design, Planning, Sales, Production, and Marketing to align on product strategy, assortment direction, and key milestones.
Analyze sales and margin performance, in‑season trends, and market dynamics to identify opportunities, manage risk, and influence future line plans.
Own and manage all collection development tools, including line sheets, product decks, and presentation materials for key meetings such as line reviews, adoption, and sales presentations.
Conduct ongoing market and competitive analysis to inform pricing, style depth, and category strategies tailored to Joe’s premium positioning and outlet opportunities.
Partner with Planning and Finance to build and achieve seasonal and annual financial targets—including sales, margin, and inventory productivity.
Oversee the style approval and system accuracy process (e.g., PLM/IBT), ensuring timely communication and data integrity.
Collaborate with DTC and Wholesale teams to ensure product flow, marketing alignment, and accurate merchandising representation across all channels.
Support brand storytelling by aligning product strategies with seasonal marketing moments and sales initiatives.
Drive cross‑functional accountability and alignment through calendar management, meeting facilitation, and follow‑ups.
Qualifications
8–10 years of experience in apparel merchandising or buying, with a strong track record in relevant product categories; prior experience as a merchandiser required.
Denim experience strongly preferred, with a deep understanding of both the product and the competitive landscape.
Proven expertise in wholesale apparel merchandising, including knowledge of manufacturing processes, global supply‑chain operations, and both premium full price and off‑price distribution channels.
Entrepreneurial mindset with sound judgement and strong leadership capabilities, capable of driving vision while navigating cross‑functional complexity.
Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with experience in managing, mentoring, and motivating high‑performing teams.
Strong ability to multi‑task, prioritize effectively, and deliver results in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Highly detail‑oriented, analytical, and creative—able to balance data with instinct in merchandising decisions.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with SAP and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems is preferred.
Salary $140,000–160,000
Benefits We provide an industry‑competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency or visit the Federal Trade Commission website.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Marketing and Sales
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