Job Details
The Assistant Collection Merchandiser supports the Merchandising team across all stages of the collection development process, ensuring accurate product data, smooth cross-functional communication, and timely execution. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for luxury fashion.
This position reports to the Global SVP of Merchandising, MD of Europe and works closely with Design, Product Development, Production, and Planning ( DTC/Wholesale)
Key Responsibilities
* Collection Development Support
* Maintain accurate collection overviews, style lists, and assortment maps.
* Update and maintain PLM (Centric) and Netsuite with all product details, pricing, cost data, and margin information.
* Support in preparing internal documents: WIPs, range plans, visual summaries, pricing files, margin bridges, and seasonal merchandising decks.
* Monitor calendar deadlines, ensuring all teams are aligned across key milestones (kick-off, proto review, SMS, showroom).
* Assist in SKU rationalization and assortment optimization based on performance and strategic guidelines.
* Support market and competitive analysis: pricing benchmarks, product trends, category opportunities.
* Analyze historical product performance and contribute to future line-building strategies.
* Help prepare post-season performance reviews and weekly/monthly business recaps.
* Assist in showroom preparation (Milan, Paris): B2B shooting, sample coordination, styling notes, assortment presentation, and merchandising setup.
Requirements
* 2–3 years of experience in merchandising, product development, buying, planning, or similar roles (experience in luxury fashion preferred).
* Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with PLM ( Centric) and Netsuite a strong plus.
* Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
* Strong analytical mindset and comfort working with numbers (costs, margins, pricing).
* Able to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, international environment.
* Fluent in English and Italian.
* Proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative.
* Passionate about fashion, product, and craftsmanship.
* Comfortable managing multiple priorities and tight timelines.