Collection Merchandiser, Kidswear

Job Description

Off-White is a new form of luxury brand. High-quality products with a contemporary cultural edge. Autonomy, progress, innovation, diversity. Architect and structural engineer Virgil Abloh and the Off-White team have taken the notion and development of a fashion brand to a new level altogether. Within NGG, Off White is motivated by the joy of sharing experiments and discoveries. Digital is not a media nor a component; it is part of the DNA, and the way to function. In Virgil's work, construction and deconstruction go hand in hand, recombining the codes of fashion, design, communication, art and technology. These are seen as essential parts, fundamental rights, of our lives.
BIGLIOur office in Via Bigli is the heartbeat of Off White where Virgil’s creative and inspirational input is seen throughout the space. Bigli is the community of the Off White Style, Graphic, Marketing and Product teams and is inclusive and disruptive as per definition of the brand Off White

THE ROLEThe position is part of the Merchandising Team, you will oversee the category business by developing the collections to fully address market opportunities while maintaining coherence in the brand image and standards of excellence.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Market and competitor's analysis in terms of product and pricing positioning in the different markets
• Development of post sales campaign reports (sell in by region/country and worldwide, best sellers, etc.)
• Collaborate in the elaboration of a coherent pricing and margin strategy within the collection
• Manage the preparation of merchandising plans to define the new collections' structure and requests that will be discussed with the Design team
• Follow up with production to respect the delivery timings
• Participation in the organization of the sales campaigns and production of all supporting materials and buying tools (such as: control of product styles codes, update of KPIs, photos and samples, catalogs and advertising, exit lists)
• Development of training manuals and presentations with detailed product information on each collection for regional buyers

WHO YOU ARE

• More then 3 years of relevant experience in merchandising preferably in the fashion/luxury goods industry
• Educational background preferably in business management or similar
• Strong product sensitivity and passion for Kidswear
• Fluency in English
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ambition to exceed corporate goals and go the extra mile in the daily work
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• Great compensation package (in consideration of your professional experience)
• Lunch tickets
• Discounts on all NGG brands and partners including FARFETCH and Browns
• Be part of a young, dynamic and creative company with over 40 different nationalities
• Brand new headquarters located in the centre of Milan

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

• New Guards Group is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We continue to build our consciously inclusive culture as part of our Positively FARFETCH strategy throughout our business, partnerships and communities

Off-White is looking for a Collection Merchandiser who will oversee the Kidswear category business