Merchant - Crewcuts Boys

Location: New York

Our StoryJ.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion.

Since 1983, we’ve been creating classics that feel familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view—it’s no wonder we’ve been in your closet for four decades and counting.

Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style.

Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes—we’re proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are.

Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.

The Role +

Purpose:

As a Merchant, you will report to our VP of Crewcuts Merchandising and own the boy's apparel and non-apparel categories end to end, building assortments that balance J.Crew 's aesthetic, customer needs, and commercial success. You will apply deep customer understanding, analytical rigor, and a sharp point of view on trend to drive the business from seasonal strategy through in-season performance, acting as the hub between Design, Planning & Allocation, Sourcing, and Marketing.

In this role, you will shape a foundational part of J.Crew' s assortment while beginning to develop talent as a people leader; this role may manage an Assistant or Associate Merchant.

Own the boy's apparel and non-apparel categories, building assortments that align with brand strategy and customer needs

Develop deep understanding of the customer and stay ahead of market trends by analyzing competitive and aspirational brands to identify opportunities to differentiate and lead Partner with Planning & Allocation to strategize budgets, analyze hindsight data, and develop seasonal product strategies

Collaborate with Design on product roadmaps and with Sourcing to align product strategies with manufacturing capabilities and AUC targets

Approve garment fit on key products and ensure execution meets design aesthetic and quality standards

Drive in-season business performance by managing sales, receipts, markdown cadence, and inventory levels, partnering with Marketing, Styling, and Visual teams to elevate key items

May manage and develop an Assistant or Associate Merchant; coaches and delegates to shared support roles even when the position has no direct report

Qualifications:

Required:

5+ years of merchandising or retail buying experience

Strong analytical skills with ability to evaluate financial and business indicators

Demonstrated business acumen and strategic thinking

Effective presentation and communication skills

Self-motivated with proven ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong taste level and understanding of fashion trends

Preferred:

Experience mentoring or developing junior team membersA degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field is a plus, but not required

Experience in kids product

We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.

Benefits + Perks Health & Well-being
- Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.

Associate Discount
- We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).Summer Fridays
- In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.

Community Impact
- We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.

Winter Break
- In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at…