Minimum three years in design, merchandising, or retail inventory management.
Expertise in fashion design, product development, and retail operations.
Preferred technical degree from FIDM or equivalent.
Experience managing production with domestic and overseas vendors.
Submission of a professional design portfolio required.
Strong aesthetic presentation and interest in yoga or wellness fashion.
Self-starter capable of independent work and initiative taking.
Responsibilities
Lead product design and development from concept to production, including trend forecasting and tech pack creation.
Oversee visual merchandising strategies to ensure cohesive and engaging product displays in retail spaces.
Collaborate on product selections and manage assortment planning to establish a profitable pricing strategy.
Regularly report to the CEO on retail performance, design progress, and operational status.
Benefits
Creative environment fostering innovation in merchandising and design.
Opportunity to shape and elevate the retail experience across multiple boutique locations.
Hands-on role that combines creative design and operational management.
Exposure to trend-setting in the yoga and wellness industry.
Full Job Description
About the role
We are a growing chain of 16 boutique yoga studios across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York, each featuring a curated retail space. We are seeking a creative, highly organized Merchandising & Design Specialist to lead the development, design, and merchandising of our branded apparel and accessories, helping shape and elevate the retail experience across all studio locations.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong eye for design, deep understanding of retail merchandising, and passion for creating cohesive brand experiences. The ideal candidate is both creative and operationally minded, capable of managing product development from concept through launch while driving compelling in-studio and online merchandising strategies.
What you'll do
Product Design & Development: Lead the design, execution, and development of branded apparel and accessories collections from initial concept through to production, including trend forecasting, design illustration, and detailed technical package (tech pack) creation. Select fabrics, trims, colors and patterns for garment production.
Visual Merchandising & Strategy: Oversee merchandising across all studio retail spaces, developing and executing visual strategies to ensure product displays are cohesive, engaging, and aligned with our brand image.
Assortment Planning & Buying: Collaborate on product selections, manage assortment planning, and contribute to setting a profitable pricing strategy.
Reporting: Regularly communicate and report directly to the CEO on retail performance, design progress, and operational status.
Qualifications
A minimum of three years' experience in a combined role encompassing design, merchandising, or retail inventory management.
Proven expertise in fashion design, product development, and retail operations
Technical degree at FIDM or equivalent preferred.
Experience managing production with both domestic and overseas vendors.
Submission of a professional design portfolio is mandatory.
A keen eye for aesthetic presentation and a genuine interest in yoga or wellness fashion.
Must be a self-starter, capable of working independently and taking initiative across creative and logistical tasks.
Ability to work across multiple locations in the LA area.
