Assistant Merchandiser – Apparel Product Development

Company Overview

In 30 years, our apparel design and sourcing company has grown dramatically. We began with a show room and a small but strong staff. We have now grown to a staff of 250+ in a spacious and creative office environment. Our team members are hard-working and dedicated.  In return, DRI provides an entrepreneurial setting offering stability, growth opportunity, and a comprehensive compensation package.  Our high energy atmosphere, family friendly culture and challenging opportunities enable us to attract the most dynamic candidates to be part of the DRI Team.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Merchandiser is part of our Apparel Merchandising Team and has specific responsibilities.

• Work with the merchandising team on developing & creating various products and seasonal line assortments.
• Work with internal creative team for product concepts, branding, and presentation development.
• Develop & manage BOMs & Tech Packs on assigned assortments. 
• Work and communicate directly with overseas vendors and offices throughout development, pricing, sampling, and production process. 
• Communicate and present seasonal product lines to internal stakeholders, management, as well as customers. 
• Work with internal planning, operations and logistics team for PO issuing and order tracking. 

Requirements

This position is targeted for someone with a strong desire to learn and to grow in the industry and who enjoys working in a team environment.  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel / Textile or related field.
• At least one year of working experience in a related field is preferred.   
• Must have a general knowledge of the apparel textile industry, in terms of fabrications, garment construction and specifications. 
• Ability to learn and self-starter.
• Detail oriented.  Strong presentation and organizational skills.  
• Must have the ability to multi-task on a daily basis.  Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are important. 
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team approach.  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are mandatory.  
• Computer applications including Microsoft Office and SAP. 

The Assistant Merchandiser helps to coordinate DRI’s internal and international resources to provide a complete product & service package for the internal brands and external brands.  The position involves some domestic travel for client contact and market research.  The Assistant Merchandiser will report directly to a Senior Merchandiser or Merchandising Manager.

At Design Resources, we believe a complete benefit package is important and provides our employees with a level of comfort and security for themselves and their families.  We offer a full range of benefits to our full-time associates: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD / LTD, Long Term Care, 401K with Employer Match, PTO (including Paid Holidays), and Employee Discounts. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.