Product - Associate Merchant Color

THE TEAM

The mission of the Product Division is to make beautiful product.

The mission of the Merchant SubDivision is to be the architects of product that meets customer demand through balancing creative and business.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a member of the Merchant team you will be part of the team responsible for bridging the gap between business and creative architecting our collections to meet customer demand. As the Associate Merchant you will play a pivotal role in architecting our seasonal assortment by balancing your business mind with your creative eye. And with the skills you gain in this role the opportunities are endless from a rewarding career in Product to continued growth and development with Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As the Associate Merchant you will:

• Identify the customer segments that we want to target in the marketplace
• Determine the optimal assortment for each function in our customers life
• Ensure top priority trends and elements are optimally represented across our assortment
• Evaluate what is and isnt driving our business
• Identify what is driving others business
• Maximize on business opportunities to make each style saleable
• Provide crossfunctional input to ensure a world class shopping experience
• Provide creative and business input to ensure the realization of our optimal assortment

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Associate Merchant has:

• Proven skills education and/or applicable certifications in:
  • Understanding and evaluating industry trends
  • A connection to our customer
• An understanding and passion for the industry in which we operate
• An understanding of Aritzias brand vision and style fundamentals with a focus on trends and cultural influences
• The ability to collaborate with crossfunctional partners
• A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business
• Experience in product selection and color trend forecasting

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $50000 $100000 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as jobrelated knowledge skills and experience.

We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzias Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our payforperformance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industryleading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount Maybe youve heard of our famous product discount Or our exclusive private shopping events You have now.
• AOK Commissary & Cafe Everyday Luxury dining exclusive to Aritzia. Our inhouse bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET Our inoffice fitness studio and gym with stateoftheart equipment customcreated classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness Because your health happiness and safety matter we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals whether theyre physical mental social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity productivity and inspiration. Theyre also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities Additional amenities include a private parents room shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences bike rooms and more.
• The Extras We also offer a multitude of other perks like drycleaning hotel and restaurant discounts selfcare promos and onsite medical care.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive diverse and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race ethnicity citizenship creed place of origin religion sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation family status marital status disability age and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.