Merchant, Non-Denim Pants & Shorts (Fashion Retail)

Location: New York, NY, USA; hybrid work model

Salary: $86,400–$111,700 per year, plus potential bonus and benefits.

Company

hirify.global creates premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces focused on quality, authenticity, versatility, and sustainable design.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end product strategy for the women’s non-denim pants and shorts category.
• Analyze trends, competition, seasonal performance, and hindsight data to define commercial product strategies.
• Present pre-season strategies, assortments, and investment plans to cross-functional and leadership teams.
• Partner with Design on silhouettes, fabrics, colors, fit, newness, and carry-forward products.
• Plan merchandise buys by quarter and manage sales, receipts, markdown cadence, style-color counts, and budgets with Planning and Allocation.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Styling, and Visual to elevate key items and major product bets.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in a merchant or buying role within apparel or fashion retail.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into actionable strategies.
• Strong business acumen, including knowledge of retail financial metrics and buying principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while staying organized and self-motivated.
• Strong fashion perspective, trend awareness, and passion for commercially viable product.
• Proven ability to collaborate with and influence Design, Planning, and Marketing partners.

Nice to have

• Experience with bottoms or pants categories, including non-denim fabrics and silhouettes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with Summer Fridays and early office closure at 1:00 PM during summer.
• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance for eligible associates and family members.
• Family planning support, fitness discounts, and medical travel benefits.
• Associate discount across J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and hirify.global brands.
• PTO, including a winter break for eligible full-time Home Office associates.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, belonging, sustainability, and community impact.