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About the Role

This role involves shaping and executing the full product vision for Madewell Men’s apparel and accessories, encompassing in-house lines, third-party partnerships, and brand collaborations. The Head of Men's Merchandising bridges men’s design and merchandising to drive innovation, brand relevance, and commercial success. The role includes leading and developing a high-performing team to deliver customer-centered, market-right product assortments that meet creative and financial goals.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the men’s merchandising business, setting seasonal and annual product vision and strategy for in-house designs, third-party partnerships, and brand collaborations.
Partner with the Head of Men’s Design to align product direction, creative vision, and go-to-market strategy for a cohesive men’s assortment.
Collaborate cross-functionally with design, marketing, and sourcing teams to build assortments reflecting brand identity, customer resonance, and financial targets.
Lead, mentor, and develop the men’s merchandising team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
Analyze market trends, customer insights, and product performance data to identify opportunities and refine assortment strategies.
Collaborate with sourcing teams to develop a strategic seasonal calendar, aligning with design and merchandising objectives and platforming fabrics and materials.
Partner with marketing to shape and communicate key seasonal messages and campaign priorities that reflect the men’s brand voice.
Manage third-party partnerships and brand collaborations, ensuring alignment with Madewell’s brand goals, quality standards, and market positioning.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in apparel buying, merchandising, and/or product development, with significant exposure to men’s categories.
Deep understanding of the men’s apparel and accessories market, including trend cycles, customer behavior, and the competitive landscape.
Proven leadership experience, with a track record of building and developing high-performing merchandising teams.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align design, marketing, and production teams around a shared product vision.
Demonstrated ability to drive customer-centered, profitable product lines from concept through sell-through.
Experience with data analysis tools for product performance and assortment planning.
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field (preferred).
Experience managing third-party partnerships and brand collaborations within a fashion or lifestyle brand context (preferred).

Skills

Apparel buying
Merchandising
Product development
Leadership
Cross-functional collaboration
Data analysis
Market trend analysis
Customer insights analysis
Product performance analysis
Assortment planning
Team development
Strategic planning
Brand management

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

15+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$205,400.00 - $277,700.00

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Prescription insurance
Vision insurance
Family planning support (fertility, adoption, surrogacy)
Fitness discounts
Medical travel
Associate discount across J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell brands
Summer Fridays (office closes at 1:00 PM)
Community impact programs (J.Crew Cares Program)
Winter break at the end of December
PTO package
Opportunity for bonus

About the Company

Madewell creates premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women, focusing on quality, authenticity, and versatility since 2006.
Madewell is dedicated to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability, fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.
J.Crew Group (JCG) aims to pay competitively and focuses on creating a community and culture that builds belonging.

Equal Opportunity

JCG provides equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.
Discrimination, harassment, and intimidation are prohibited in offices, stores, and contact and distribution centers.
Discrimination is explicitly prohibited based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, legally protected physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state or local law.