Assistant Merchant - Denim

Our Story

At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we’ve been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality, authenticity, and versatility. From iconic jeans perfected by denim experts to the essential tee, the most versatile shoe, and the timeless leather bag—if it’s Madewell, it’s made well.

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 an Assistant Merchant, you will report to a Merchant and support the execution of Madewell product assortment through sample management, selling analysis, and cross-functional coordination with Design, Planning & Allocation, Marketing, and Sourcing. You will build foundational knowledge of the customer, the product lifecycle, and the competitive marketplace while keeping the day-to-day business organized and on track. In this role, you will begin a career path at the center of how Madewell product comes to life.

Support the denim team through sample management, line sheets, and administrative tasks that enable product execution

Pull and organize sales data, recaps, and competitive research to inform merchandising decisions

Support cross-functional communication with Design, Planning & Allocation, Marketing, and Sourcing by distributing updates and tracking key milestones

Build foundational knowledge of the customer, product performance, and marketplace trends through store visits and competitive shopping

Maintain organized assortment documentation and tracking tools

Qualifications:

Required:

0-2 years of merchandising, retail, or related experience

Proficiency in Excel

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Preferred:

Experience with retail reporting or product-tracking tools

A degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field is a plus, but not required

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 the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.

Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

Hourly Range: $25.48 - $29.74

At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.

One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.

JCG is proud to affirmatively provide 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.