Head of Merchandising, Women

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company And Culture

Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale. Through innovative content Complex tells stories of music streetwear and style sports art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture. A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce.

Why Were Hiring

As the Head of Merchandising for the Womens Category you will be the strategic leader driving the vision execution and performance of all womens fashion product lines across Complexs marketplace and brand platforms. Youll be responsible for developing exclusive first-to-market assortments while building a diverse and culturally attuned product ecosystem. This role blends creative direction data-driven strategy and business ownership with the goal of scaling revenue and influence in womens fashion.

What Youll Do

Own and evolve the overall merchandising strategy for Womens across fashion footwear and accessories.
Lead the development of a seasonal and long-range product pipeline rooted in cultural insight trend forecasting and audience relevance.
Partner with leadership to define category goals KPIs and revenue targets; present pipeline performance in executive reviews.
Oversee curation and development of proprietary product in collaboration with influencers talent in-house design and brand partners.
Guide the procurement of trend-forward product across seasonal and core assortments.
Champion product exclusivity speed-to-market and assortment differentiation.
Leverage your industry network to expand a culturally diverse roster of vendors artists designers and collaborators.
Continually onboard new partners to the Complex platform ensuring innovation and brand alignment.
Serve as senior relationship lead across all major brand partners in the womens category.
Lead cross-functional coordination with Project Management Marketing and Operations to execute on product launches and campaigns.
Align merchandising calendars with marketing narratives festival campaigns and influencer activations.
Ensure timely delivery of samples inventory and marketing assets in tandem with internal teams.
Drive revenue growth and margin performance for the Womens category through data-informed assortment decisions.
Represent the Womens category in leadership meetings line reviews and quarterly planning.

Who You Are

57 years of senior-level merchandising buying or product strategy experience within fashion ideally with a focus on womens streetwear contemporary or cultural fashion.
Demonstrated success in building product pipelines negotiating brand partnerships and owning category P&L.
Deep understanding of youth culture fashion trends and consumer behavior.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex fast-moving calendars.
Proficient in Google Workspace and Keynote; strong communication and presentation skills.
Expertise in retail and e-commerce preferred.

What We Offer

Best in class health dental and vision insurance
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Commuter Benefits FSA
Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
Paid Parental leave
401k with 4% match
Pet Insurance
Legal and Identity Theft Plans
Vacation time and sick days

$150000 - $185000 a year

The Pay Range which consists of salary and commission for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including but not limited to location experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of Complex Total Rewards offerings for employees.

Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.

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Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.

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Company And CultureComplex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale. Through innovative content Complex tells stories of music streetwear and style sports art and beyond. ...