White + Warren

Merchandise Director

White + Warren New York, NY

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Lauren Schept

Lauren Schept

HR Consultant | Talent Strategist

Who we are: White + Warren is an American brand founded in 1997 by Susan White Morrissey, and today is a trusted source for responsibly sourced knitwear in styles designed to last. We attribute the success of the White + Warren brand to the enduring quality of our designs, our heritage of making cashmere an everyday luxury for all women, and our dedication to the customer experience. We are a close-knit community of passionate and collaborative individuals committed to creating a culture of respect, support, and creativity within our company as well as those in which we serve.


What we do: As a women-led brand, our mission is to inspire, empower, and bring joy to women who care about the world around them. Our focus extends beyond our thoughtful craftsmanship and timeless designs; we work together to build long-lasting connections with both our customers and team members. As a workplace, we foster a culture of caring through: Talent, Education, Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.


Your role: You will play a key role in driving sales and enhancing the overall customer experience through effective merchandising strategies. You will serve as a visionary leader who will help White + Warren to capture market share from our competition. This role will shape and maximize the future direction for White + Warren, working closely with design, marketing, and planning to build an assortment strategy that propels us forward with the target consumer top of mind. Reporting to the VP of Planning/Merchandising.


If you feel that you would be a great addition to our growing White + Warren team and would like to shape the future of luxury knitwear, apply now—we cannot wait to hear from you.


Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Develop and implement the overall merchandising strategy in alignment with the company's business objectives.
  • Work closely with designer to develop innovative and high-performing products that align with brand DNA.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, marketing, and operations, to ensure a cohesive merchandising approach.
  • Create and maintain product assortments that meet the needs and expectations of our target customers.
  • Analyze sales data, market trends, and customer feedback to make informed merchandising decisions and identify opportunities for growth.
  • Oversee digital visual merchandising strategies to create attractive and engaging product displays.
  • Communicate and present merchandising strategies and results to senior leadership.
  • Bring awareness and motivation around merchandising strategies.

Qualifications + Skills:

  • 7+ years of prior relevant experience; previous experience with knitwear is a must
  • Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and a willingness to take calculated risks
  • Ability to process information quickly and draw conclusions
  • Self-motivated with a strong drive for achievement
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret sales data and market trends.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build consensus across diverse teams
  • Experience in merchandising roles within the retail fashion industry in a leadership position


Join W+W as the Director of Merchandising and lead our team to success in delivering a compelling and on-trend product assortment for our fashion-forward customers. Apply now to be part of a dynamic and innovative retail fashion company!

  • Employment type

    Full-time

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