What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Merchandiser, Men's Apparel position at rag & bone?
From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream.
We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York. As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process, and collaboration for a more equitable future.
Job Summary:
Rag & Bone is seeking an entry-level, Assistant Product/Collection Merchandiser to support the development and execution of seasonal collections from concept through in-season performance. This role partners cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, Production, Planning, Buying, Sales, Marketing and Visual Merchandising to ensure the product assortment aligns with brand vision, customer demand and financial targets.
This position is ideal for someone analytical, detail-oriented and passionate about men’s fashion and market trends.
Key Responsibilities
Collection Development Support
- Assist in building seasonal line plans by category, silhouette and price architecture
- Conduct competitive market research to inform assortment decisions
- Support assortment planning across key categories
- Track development calendars and milestone deadlines
- Maintain accurate product data, SKU lists and assortment tools
- Analyze historical sales, sell-through and margin performance and provide contextual insight
- Prepare weekly and seasonal reporting on product performance
- Support buy reviews and assortment rationalization
- Partner with Design to ensure product aligns with commercial goals
- Support Sales with line sheets, product training and assortment decks
- Work with Production on costing, pricing and margin tracking
- Assist Marketing with product positioning and storytelling alignment
- Prepare merchandising decks for line reviews and internal meetings
- Maintain assortment development tools in both online and offline environments
- Ensure timely and accurate data entry and upkeep in all merchandising working tools and cross-functional environments
- Support sample organization and showroom preparation
- College degree preferred
- 1 years of experience in merchandising, buying, planning or product development (menswear experience preferred)
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, etc.)
- Understanding of retail math and margin concepts
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Passion for menswear and knowledge of market trends
- Ability to manage multiples priorities in a fast-paced environment
Rules we live by | Rules you live by
- Be a Good Human - Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity.
- Have No Fear - Innovate, solve problems
- Own Every Decision - Work together, get results
- Quality Matters – Not only with product but we see it in our people
- Make S**t Happen - Be disciplined, be competitive
- Paid Time Off
- Clothing Allowance
- Generous Employee Discount
- Paid Parental Leave
- Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits
- 401k
rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.