Merchandising Manager (Women's Denim)

Location: San Francisco, California, United States; 3 days per week in office required

Base salary: $135,000–$160,000 USD per year. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.

Company

hirify.global is a manufacturer-to-consumer brand offering high-quality, affordable essentials across apparel, accessories, home goods, and other categories through proprietary technology, AI, analytics, and direct manufacturing partnerships.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end merchandising for the women's denim category, including category strategy, fit assortment, seasonal washes, launches, and performance.
• Manage the category's assortment, revenue, margins, and overall growth trajectory while delivering near-term results and influencing long-term planning.
• Partner with tech design on fit intent and execution, and with product development and sourcing on quality, costs, and vendor execution.
• Lead a fabric library reset to redefine denim fabric quality standards and stretch buckets across the business.
• Analyze sales velocity, margins, ratings, reviews, and return rates to guide decisions and improve products.
• Identify assortment whitespace, refine the product roadmap, and onboard best-in-class vendors.

Requirements

• Based in San Francisco, California, with 3 days per week in the office.
• 5–7 years of retail merchandising experience with denim brands, preferably with luxury expertise.
• 1–2 years of people management experience; the role may manage 0–2 Analysts or Assistant Merchants.
• Experience leveraging data tools and external sources, with strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to anticipate customer needs, improve processes, execute independently, and adapt in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Nice to have

• Expert knowledge of denim fabrics and washes.
• E-commerce or direct-to-consumer experience.
• Retail background.
• Interest in sustainable fashion or socially responsible businesses.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on making high-quality products more affordable and sustainable.
• Builder-oriented culture that challenges conventional retail approaches and uses technology and data to identify opportunities.
• Fast-paced, collaborative work with opportunities to take responsibility beyond formal role or seniority.
• Bonus and equity may be available for eligible roles.
• Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.