Category Manager, Apparel & Accessories

Category Manager, Apparel & Accessories

Marco Fine Arts is a leader in fine art publishing and print-on-demand manufacturing, working with high-profile artists and brands during an exciting period of growth. We are seeking a Category Manager, Apparel & Accessories who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and takes ownership of the category from product selection and sourcing through launch and ongoing growth.

The Category Manager will play a key role in building and evolving our apparel and accessories assortment, driving category growth, and uncovering new product opportunities across our artist and brand partners. This role requires a proactive self-starter with a proven track record in apparel or accessories product development who can build strong cross-functional partnerships while collaborating effectively with internal teams and external vendors.

The Category Manager, Apparel & Accessories owns the strategy, assortment, sourcing direction, and growth of the category while serving as the central connector between Sales, Account Management, Purchasing, Inventory Planning, R&D, Design, and Operations.

This role combines category strategy, sourcing, vendor management, product development, and cross-functional execution. The Category Manager partners closely with Purchasing, Inventory Planning, R&D, Design, and Operations to bring new products to market, improve the customer offering, and drive category growth.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, commercially minded, and passionate about apparel and accessories. They bring strong product instincts, a critical eye for quality, and a constant focus on improving assortment, customer experience, and overall category performance.

This person will champion the category, identify new opportunities, and help drive the continued growth and evolution of MFA's apparel and accessories business.

• Serve as the primary intake point for new apparel and accessories opportunities.
• Evaluate feasibility, prioritize projects, and coordinate cross-functional execution.
• Partner with Account Management & Sales to align customer needs with operational capabilities.

• Own the Apparel & Accessories category strategy and growth plan.
• Lead assortment strategy and product selection for the category, working closely with Purchasing and the Inventory Demand Planner to evaluate performance, identify gaps, and recommend assortment additions, removals, or changes.
• Stay informed on market trends, emerging brands, materials, decoration methods, and product innovations.
• Develop and maintain curated assortments that balance quality, profitability, and market demand.
• Identify opportunities to expand the assortment, improve category performance, and drive revenue growth.
• Work closely with Purchasing and the Inventory Demand Planner to evaluate category performance, product mix, and profitability, recommending actions that support growth and margin objectives.
• Partner with R&D on product validation, material evaluations, and development initiatives.
• Translate findings into actionable product recommendations and category improvements.

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard best-in‑class vendors and suppliers.
• Build strong vendor relationships and maintain awareness of new products, materials, and technologies.
• Partner with Purchasing to support vendor evaluations, cost analysis, and sourcing recommendations.
• Continuously evaluate vendor performance, product quality, service levels, and innovation opportunities.
• Monitor competitive products, pricing, and market positioning.
• Bring forward alternative product and sourcing solutions that align with customer needs, market expectations, and margin goals.

• Own the end‑to‑end sample process, including sample coordination, order entry, and quality review.
• Perform basic artwork adjustments and coordinate complex requests with the Design team.
• Review and approve samples to ensure quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Conduct quality reviews on new products and initial production runs.
• Maintain…