Merchant Assistant

About Us

MZ Wallace is an independent, women-led company launched in New York City in 2000 by Monica Zwirner and Lucy Wallace Eustice. Their collaborative vision is informed by their backgrounds in fashion, design and contemporary art. Their aim from the start was to combine smart, solution- driven design with timeless style to create bags that work for dynamic lives. MZ Wallace bags offer sophistication through both heritage and seasonal collections, and solution-driven style through innovative details, like lightweight, sustainable materials and pockets that are just where you need them. Today Monica and Lucy remain true to their founding philosophy—great design propels dynamic lives.

At MZ Wallace, we’re always working on ways to innovate in how we design and produce our products. Sustainability and good citizenship govern everything we do and we continue to look for new solutions to reduce our carbon footprint. One hundred percent of our signature fabrics are made from fully recycled fibers. We are proud of being awarded B Corporation certification, which means we achieved the highest standards for social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability across our entire operation, in a way that benefits our customers, our employees, our communities, and our planet.

Our Company culture is grounded in our core values of excellence, learning, responsibility, teamwork, inclusion, and fun. They guide us in creating an environment that fosters the kinds of individual and collective accomplishment essential to creating exceptional products for our customers.

Merchant Assistant  

The Merchant Assistant supports the development and execution of seasonal handbag lines through comprehensive competitor, market, and trend research. This role is responsible for organizing and maintaining showroom samples, supporting seasonal design requests with relevant research, and assisting in the creation and upkeep of seasonal line sheets, production line lists, and other cross-functional tools. Working closely with design, production, and merchandising teams, the Merchant Assistant helps ensure the successful development of each seasonal collection while managing shared documents and preparing trend presentations for leadership to support informed decision-making. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist with creating and updating production line lists, and other shared tools, making sure information is accurate and consistent. 
• Support cross-functional teams by helping coordinate information and materials needed for the development and execution of seasonal collections. 
• Assist Wholesale team during quarterly market cycles with production of seasonal line sheets and showroom maintenance. 
• Work with Marketing and Planning teams to help collect data needed by the Product and Design teams. 
• Assist with preparing presentations that summarize research for leadership reviews. 
• Help conduct competitor and market research to support product and assortment decisions. 
• Support seasonal design requests by gathering research, references, and inspiration. 
• Help organize and maintain showroom samples to ensure they are accurate, up to date, and ready for reviews. 
• Manage Wholesale’s B2B Shopify by ensuring product mix and imagery is up to date 
• Create and update seasonal product knowledge and visual merchandising packets 

Skills & Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant coursework in Fashion, Design, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience). 
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. 
• Curious and research-minded, with an interest in products, trends, and the competitive landscape. 
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, presentations, and shared documents; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace required. 
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Airtable, inDesign, NuOrder, Shopify, or similar tools is a plus, with eagerness to learn new systems. 
• Clear communicator who works well with cross-functional partners and thrives in a collaborative environment. 
• Able to take feedback, follow direction, and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced setting. 
• Passion for product, design, and the creative process. 
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to jump in where needed. 

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries with annual bonus eligibility
• Annual performance appraisal & compensation review
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Pre-tax transit accounts
• Vacation, personal, and holiday time-off
• Free and discounted MZW product
• Fully-stocked kitchen and weekly catered lunches
• Happy hours on our roof deck and seasonal team outings
• Continuing education
• Beautiful SoHo office