Job Description

Merchant, Men's Apparel

From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream. We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York. As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process, and collaboration for a more equitable future. Rag & Bone is seeking a strategic, product-focused Merchant to help drive seasonal merchandise vision for our Men's Apparel business, reporting to the Sr. Director of Merchandising. This role partners closely with Design, Product Development, Buying, Planning and Sales to build compelling collections that balance trend relevance, brand integrity and financial performance. The function of Global Merchandising is pivotal to the company and requires end-to-end responsibility; from product strategy and line-planning through execution of the go-to-market strategies. An ideal candidate for this role is focused on building a career with the brand as a Merchant, and is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and has a strong knowledge and passion for the men's market and the Rag & Bone brand.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to Design and Product Development throughout the seasonal calendar, from concept through delivery
• Translate brand vision, trend direction and customer insights into clear line plans, category strategies and product briefs
• Collaborate with Design to shape silhouette, fabrication, color and pricing architecture across collections
• Guide Product Development on cost targets, margin goals and construction decisions to ensure commercial viability
• Own and maintain line architecture (good/better/best, opening price points, core vs. fashion, key items)
• Lead seasonal line and proto reviews, ensuring collections are cohesive, balanced and aligned with business objectives
• Evaluate samples with Design and Product Development, providing feedback on fit, fabric, value and assortment balance
• Ensure collections are developed with SKU, margin and calendar targets
• Partner with Design to refine product storytelling and seasonal narratives that support marketing and sales initiatives

Merchandising Strategy & Assortment Planning

• Develop seasonal merchandise assortments aligned with brand vision, target customer and contemporary market trends
• Partner with planning to manage SKU counts and category mix
• Analyze sales, margin and inventory performance to inform assortment decisions and future seasons

Market & Trend Analysis

• Monitor contemporary menswear trends, competitive landscape and consumer behavior
• Conduct market research competitive analysis to identify opportunities and assortment gaps
• Translate trend insights into actionable merchandising strategies

Performance & Lifecycle Management

• Support seasonal line reviews, market appointments, product knowledge seminars and internal presentations
• Maintain accurate product data, pricing and assortment tools

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to support go-to-market strategy and product positioning
• Align closely with Marketing on product flow, key launches and storytelling moments
• Collaborate with Production and Sourcing to ensure product execution aligns with cost, quality and delivery expectations

Qualifications

• 3+ years of merchandising experience; preferred menswear background
• Strong understanding of men's categories, fit, fabrication and pricing dynamics
• Highly analytical with advanced Excel skills and experience using merchandising and PLM systems
• Proven ability to balance creative intuition with financial discipline
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Rules We Live By

• Be a Good Human - Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity.
• Have No Fear - Innovate, solve problems
• Own Every Decision - Work together, get results
• Quality Matters – Not only with product but we see it in our people
• Make S**t Happen - Be disciplined, be competitive

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Clothing Allowance
• Generous Employee Discount
• Paid Parental Leave
• Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits
• 401k

rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

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