Retail Visual Merchandising Business Partner

THE STORY

When we started in 2012, we set out to reinvent men’s basics – with underwear and socks as our starting point. Today, we are a full-fledged menswear brand that powers radically-efficient wardrobing. Rooted in smart design and performance fabrics, our products are engineered to work together through our pioneering “Daily Wear System”.

As we continue to expand our product offering and distribution beyond e-commerce, we are looking for passionate, proactive, strategic, and creative problem-solvers to join our rapidly growing team. If that sounds like you… keep reading. 

THE ROLE

• Partner with Senior Director, Retail to define and align business/product performance, and visual merchandising objectives 
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Marketing, and Retail Operations department leads to ensure the in-store experience is executed in a manner that captures brand and campaign messaging
• Work with Merchandising, Planning & Allocations teams to inform product assortment in an intentional, results driven manner 
• Create and implement a scalable retail visual merchandising calendar and program to include merchandising floor sets, styling, and signage directives 
• Create and deliver visual communication tools, partnering with merchandising and retail HQ teams to ensure alignment and a high level of execution 
• Continuously work closely with store management teams and retail HQ partners to ensure visual merchandising supports store performance targets
• Conduct virtual / in-person store visits and provide detailed feedback and action plans for visual merchandising improvements
• Ensure all retail touchpoints successfully represent the brand story, tone, and customer ethos
• Capture real time actionable feedback and insights from the field (via observation, customers and store teams) that enrich understanding and inform decisions

WHAT WILL SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS:

• 3-5 years experience in a visual merchandising role; corporate experience a plus.
• Experience in apparel business required
• The ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively helping bridge the gap between departments 
• A high standard of and ownership of customer experience
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to problem-solve any problem no matter how big or small 
• Agility and entrepreneurial spirit; no task is big or small 
• Passion for the industry and its people 

• It’s all about the people. To us, diversity is a strength. We check our egos at the door and value all backgrounds and experiences. From our employees to our customers to our partners—we build relationships that last.
• We give a sh*t. Every detail matters. We research, we test, we adjust. We take pride in everything we do by being thoughtful in our decision making and design process.
• We put our money where our mouth is. We work with ethical and humane partners, we act with integrity and trust, and we take ownership of our actions and mistakes.
• We build for the future. First, we listen; then we think, plan, and act for the long-term. We see problems as opportunities and take calculated risks to build a company that lasts.

THE PERKS 

• Full insurance benefits 
• Open vacation policy 
• Hybrid office model (in office M/T/Th)
• Great location in the heart of NoMad district
• Office snacks and drinks
• Thursday happy hours
• Free Mack Weldon gear
• Salary range $70,000 - $90,000 *This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this NYC - based position. The base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience and qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to other MW employees.