Senior Collection Merchandising Manager, Men’s RTW

Off-White is a new form of luxury brand. Construction and deconstruction go hand in hand, recombining the codes of fashion, design, communication, art and technology. Well thought, well designed and well executed products are aesthetic as well as ethical statements with a contemporary cultural edge. Progress, innovation and diversity. We have taken the notion and development of a fashion brand to a new level altogether. Based in Milan, our creative office absorbs and transforms the heritage of Italian craftsmanship from a contemporary, global perspective on design and trends. Off-White has been expanding its network of directly operated stores landing in the most prominent luxury retail venues across Europe and the United States. We are leveraging the power of physical points of sale to acquire new customers and foster brand loyalty. BIGLI Our office in Via Bigli is the heartbeat of Off White where Virgil’s creative and inspirational input is seen throughout the space. Bigli is the community of the Off White Style, Graphic, Marketing and Product teams and is inclusive and disruptive as per definition of the brand Off White THE ROLE Off-White is currently looking for a Merchandising Manager who will be in charge of building a solid merchandising strategy at WW level for menswear, considering regional specificities and representing the brand’s vision. WHAT YOU’LL DO define the collection plan for all the MRTW product categories of the Brand at WW level, based on the needs of the market, the trends and the strategic vision of the brand, in strong cooperating with the Design and Product teams define the Master Order in accordance with the different needs of the markets, trying to find the right balance between commercial inputs and image of the collections Identify strategic product initiatives – benchmarking key factors to ensure successful product positioning and launch analyze collection performance and share results with the planning team to support quantitative analysis participate into the evolution of strategies through an in-depth understanding of the Brand’s vision and intimate knowledge of the brand monitor the development of the collections and constantly coordinate with the product and style team to ensure adherence with the shared merchandising plan at the beginning of the collection collaborate in the collection pricing process to achieve the Company’s profit margins WHO YOU ARE Previous experience of at least 8 years in a Collection merchandising team in fashion/luxury companies at WW level with a strategic vision, as well with people management. Strong product sensitivity, with knowledge of markets and competitors. Analytical skills, in particular on sales, in sell-in and sell-out data, and performance evaluation. Excellent interpersonal skills. Fluent knowledge of spoken and written English and Italian. Bachelor or Master’s degree in Business Administration or similar path. Deep knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint. REWARDS AND BENEFITS Great compensation package (in consideration of your professional experience) Lunch tickets Discounts on all NGG brands and partners including Farfetch and Browns Be part of a young, dynamic and innovative company with over 40 different nationalities Brand new headquarters located in the centre of Milan EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT New Guards Group is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We continue to build our consciously inclusive culture as part of our Positively FARFETCH strategy throughout our business, partnerships and communities. J-18808-Ljbffr