Director of Merchandising

About Margaux

Margaux is a modern footwear brand born in New York City, dedicated to creating beautifully made shoes designed to carry women through every step of their lives. Rooted in craftsmanship, timeless design, and exceptional comfort, our mission is to redefine how women experience style—one pair at a time. We are a growing, founder-led company passionate about thoughtful design, disciplined decision-making, and building products women return to season after season.

The Role

Margaux is seeking a Director of Merchandising to drive the execution of our seasonal footwear assortment strategy. Reporting to our co-CEO, this role is responsible for managing assortment development, supporting buy strategy, and owning product performance across key categories. This role is ideal for a sharp, detail-oriented footwear merchant who combines strong commercial instincts with operational precision and a love for product.

Key Responsibilities

Assortment & Merchandising Execution

• Manage seasonal assortment development across core, carryover, and newness, supporting style count, depth, color, and category mix decisions.
• Partner with Product and Design to ensure line architecture reflects brand vision, customer demand, and commercial objectives.
• Prepare clear assortment recaps and presentations for cross-functional reviews and leadership alignment.

Buy Strategy & Planning Partnership

• Partner with Planning on buy inputs at the style and category level, including unit depth, risk allocation, and receipt flow.
• Support merchandising decisions by analyzing financial impact and surfacing trade-offs clearly.
• Collaborate with Planning, Finance, and Operations to ensure buy execution aligns with strategy.

Performance & Lifecycle Management

• Conduct weekly, monthly, and seasonal business reviews, translating performance data into actionable recommendations.
• Support decisions on rebuys, cancellations, markdown cadence, and exit strategies in partnership with Planning and Finance.
• Monitor product lifecycle to ensure decisions are timely, intentional, and brand-aligned.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product, Planning, Growth, eCommerce, and Operations to execute merchandising priorities.
• Contribute to key milestones and cross-functional forums, ensuring clear communication and follow-through.
• Provide merchandising context and direction to support Growth and eCommerce storytelling.

Operational Excellence

• Maintain structured, consistent merchandising processes and seasonal calendars.
• Identify opportunities to improve ways of working and streamline cross-team workflows.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of merchandising experience with strong expertise in women's footwear required; accessories experience a plus.
• Experience supporting or executing assortment strategy and buy decisions in a DTC or omnichannel environment.
• Solid foundation in working with Planning on unit buys, inventory strategy, and financial outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a lean, founder-led company.
• Commercial acumen paired with genuine appreciation for brand, design, and customer.

Compensation & Benefits

• The base salary range for this role is $140,000–$170,000, commensurate with experience. This range reflects the expected scope of the position; final compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee discount on all Margaux products
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture with direct access to leadership