What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Merchandising & Design (Swimwear) position at Catalyst Brands?
Overview
The Director, Merchandising & Design (Swimwear) leads category product strategy and execution across a multi-brand apparel portfolio, operating across both Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and Wholesale channels. This role serves as a strategic partner to brand teams and is accountable for wholesale category performance, delivering product that meets brand standards while achieving margin and speed-to-market objectives.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive seasonal category vision, line architecture, and assortment strategies
- Partner with Brand Presidents and Design leaders to influence DTC assortment and design decisions
- Own end-to-end product strategy and execution for wholesale categories, including assortment, pricing, and key items
- Deliver against financial targets including IMU, cost, and AUR
- Drive speed-to-market through disciplined calendar and milestone management
- Partner cross-functionally with Sourcing, Technical Design, Planning, and Wholesale teams
- Identify and scale cross-brand product platforms and efficiencies
Qualifications
- 10–15 years of experience in apparel design, merchandising, or category leadership
- Strong commercial acumen including margin, pricing, and assortment strategy
- Experience operating in multi-brand or matrixed organizations
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decisions
Pay Range
USD $128,700.00 - USD $234,000.00 /Yr.Salary : $128,700 - $234,000