ABOUT US
Fashion Nova is an inclusive fashion-forward and trend-driven apparel and lifestyle brand that celebrates all dimensions of confidence. We use our platform to spread positivity with brands for women, men, curve, luxe, sport, swim, beauty, and kids. We are obsessed with creating the best experience available for our customers and employees.
Fashion Nova was built on the backbone of individuality and inclusiveness. Our brands are worn and celebrated worldwide by customers, celebrities, and influencers because of our uniquely creative and talented employees.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Fashion Nova is seeking a passionate Category Director who has hands-on Buying and Product Development experience. The Category Director will be responsible for developing and executing strategies which provide the Buying Merchandise direction for his/her assigned division. The Director will focus on the overall direction, market penetration, assortment, and vendor mix to meet the demands of our customer base for their division. They will also oversee a team of buyers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute a merchandise assortment that supports the financial, merchandising, and marketing objectives.
- Determine daily and or weekly which inventory items should be replenished based on order history.
- Research new products to add to the total assortment.
- Research market for inspiration on new products, pricing, strategies, and planning.
- Seek out new influencers, shop various vendors for inspiration to stay current on market trends.
- Lead weekly open-to-buy meetings with planning and buying teams to ensure the department achieves financial targets for turn and sell-through.
- Train, develop, and mentor the buying team to ensure that financial and product goals are met.
- Develop and maintain a profitable and productive partnership with vendors.
- Contribute to the success of making the Fashion Nova brand number #1.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- BFA or BA in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field preferred
- Must have 15+years of Apparel Buying/Merchandising experience, with 5 years min of Buying Management experience
- Experience with product development preferred
- Must be able to adapt to constant change and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Must be results oriented and have excellent organizational skills
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must possess a keen eye for design, trends and color
- English, additional language(s) an advantage
- Schedule of this position: Monday – Friday | Core business hours | Onsite
BENEFITS
- Formalized career paths
- Flat management platform
- Manager Training Academy
- Creative Development Internship Program
- Fashion Nova Cares Program
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
- Stocked kitchens with gratis snacks and drinks
- Weekly catered lunches
- Summer Fridays at Headquarters
- Team bonding events and programs
- Employee discounts
Fashion Nova, LLC, and subsidiaries thereof, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are steadfast in our commitment to equal employment opportunities and pledge that these objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. We will continue to recruit, hire, train, and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, criminal history, or status as an individual with a disability; and shall not discriminate against any individual, any such characteristic, nor any other classification protected by local, state and|or federal law.
