The Role + Purpose:

As a Merchant, you will report to our VP of Crewcuts Merchandising and own the boy's apparel and non-apparel categories end to end, building assortments that balance J.Crew's aesthetic, customer needs, and commercial success. You will apply deep customer understanding, analytical rigor, and a sharp point of view on trend to drive the business from seasonal strategy through in-season performance, acting as the hub between Design, Planning & Allocation, Sourcing, and Marketing. In this role, you will shape a foundational part of J.Crew's assortment while beginning to develop talent as a people leader; this role may manage an Assistant or Associate Merchant.

• Own the boy's apparel and non-apparel categories, building assortments that align with brand strategy and customer needs
• Develop deep understanding of the customer and stay ahead of market trends by analyzing competitive and aspirational brands to identify opportunities to differentiate and lead
• Partner with Planning & Allocation to strategize budgets, analyze hindsight data, and develop seasonal product strategies
• Collaborate with Design on product roadmaps and with Sourcing to align product strategies with manufacturing capabilities and AUC targets
• Approve garment fit on key products and ensure execution meets design aesthetic and quality standards
• Drive in-season business performance by managing sales, receipts, markdown cadence, and inventory levels, partnering with Marketing, Styling, and Visual teams to elevate key items
• May manage and develop an Assistant or Associate Merchant; coaches and delegates to shared support roles even when the position has no direct report

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5+ years of merchandising or retail buying experience
• Strong analytical skills with ability to evaluate financial and business indicators
• Demonstrated business acumen and strategic thinking
• Effective presentation and communication skills
• Self-motivated with proven ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong taste level and understanding of fashion trends

Preferred:

• Experience mentoring or developing junior team members
• A degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field is a plus, but not required
• Experience in kids product

We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.

Benefits + Perks

• Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.

• Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).

• Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.

• Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.

• Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.

Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.  The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.