Senior Account Executive
Location: Burbank
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-site (5 days a week)
Compensation: Up to $150,000 annually
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Account Executive to join our team immediately. This is a newly opened role with an urgent timeline to hire. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in women’s missy and updated dresses and sportswear categories.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow relationships with specialty retail chains and major accounts.
- Drive sales and business development initiatives focused on women’s missy and sportswear segments.
- Collaborate directly with the hiring manager in Burbank with clear communication lines.
Critical Account Relationships
The candidate must have current and strong retail relationships with key specialty chains and large accounts including but not limited to:
- Kohl’s
- Macy’s
- Altered States
Please note: Relationships with local discounters are not relevant for this position as this business segment is already fully covered.
Additional Information
- Direct line of communication to the hiring manager available.
- Interview scheduling to be determined.
- This is a full-time position based on-site in Burbank, California.
If you have the required experience and retail relationships, we encourage you to apply immediately as this role needs to be filled ASAP.
Role Overview:
This role is responsible for seasonally designing and executing the AE Women’s Sweaters assortment that relates to the seasonal concept and overall aesthetic and philosophy of our brand
Sweater Designer Responsibilities:
- Research market trends domestically and internationally continually and evaluate trends as they relate to the brand.
- Working closely with Design Director, identify big ideas + key items that will answer the seasonal brief and business needs.
- Excellent sketching & vector cads skills that communicate proper proportion, details & constructions for presentation decks & techpacks.
- Apply seasonal color, print and pattern to the line post sketch reviews and work with Design Director to balance out according to the key focus palettes and color stories.
- Wash and color development seasonally to work with any new seasonal washes or any new wash on an existing fabric.
- Establish full working knowledge of raw materials and work with material team to source seasonal fabrics, attend weekly material meeting to manage requests and approvals.
- Partner with Design Director on seasonal presentations and key milestones and be able to confidently field questions from the executive leadership team.
- Maintaining seasonal decks with all up-to-date information on details, wash and color.
- Supervise techpack creation ensuring the assistant designer can correctly assemble all information needed to direct the tech team on the design intent.
- Partner with production team to schedule hand offs according to calendar deadlines aligned with Design Director.
- Attend and support all style fittings to guide the teams through fit comments, support and proof follow up actions.
- Trim/submit approvals along with color/print/stripe approvals. Gold tag, shade band and other color/material approvals.
- Support assistants with daily vendor emails.
- Partner with production team to achieve the highest quality product within the cost structure that is needed.
- Partner with merchants to ensure design is aligned on seasonal needs and changes throughout the season.
- Understands importance of training as a key role in developing their direct reports and guides them.
- Manage design team’s workload and day-to-day, help to prioritize through the complexity of overlapping seasons.
- Partner with Design Director on seasonal calendar and category specific deadlines to ensure these are achievable.
Sweater Designer Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education).
- 6+ years related experience Experience working in Apparel; Knits/Sweaters experience is must.
- Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction.
- Able to multi-task and prioritize based on business objectives.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Suite (Illustrator/Photoshop/Indesign) and Excel. PLM experience is a plus.
- Ability to act as liaison between many departments, excellent communication, and analytic skills.
Job Title: Director of Buying
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Position Overview:
We are looking for a dynamic Director of Buying to lead product strategy, assortment planning, and financial performance across categories. This role requires a balance of creativity and business acumen, ensuring collections resonate with the brand’s identity while meeting customer demand and revenue goals. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in luxury or contemporary fashion, with proven leadership experience in guiding buying and merchandising teams and collaborating across departments.
Key Responsibilities:
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Create and implement strategic buying and merchandising initiatives that drive sales, profitability, and overall brand growth.
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Lead assortment planning, product curation, and category strategies to reflect the brand’s vision and align with customer needs.
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Partner closely with Design, Production, and Marketing to deliver cohesive collections and effective go-to-market execution.
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Manage vendor relationships, including negotiation of pricing, terms, and exclusivity opportunities.
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Use sales data, market insights, and trend forecasting to guide informed decisions on product selection and inventory strategies.
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Oversee Open-to-Buy (OTB), inventory productivity, and SKU optimization to balance risk with growth potential.
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Collaborate with eCommerce and Retail teams to strengthen merchandising across all channels.
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Explore opportunities for new categories, innovation, and sustainability-driven initiatives.
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Lead, mentor, and develop a team of buyers and merchandisers, fostering creativity, accountability, and results-driven performance.
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Provide competitive insights and performance reporting to senior leadership to influence key business strategies.
Qualifications & Skills:
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Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field (MBA a plus).
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8+ years of experience in buying and merchandising, preferably within luxury or contemporary fashion; 3+ years in a leadership capacity.
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Strong expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and inventory management.
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Keen awareness of industry trends, consumer behavior, and the competitive market landscape.
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Skilled in vendor negotiations and relationship management.
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Demonstrated leadership with experience managing cross-functional teams.
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Highly organized with a strong eye for product, aesthetics, and storytelling.
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Proficiency in retail analytics, financial modeling, and Microsoft Excel.
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Passion for fashion, craftsmanship, and innovation.
Pay Rate: $35/hr
Duration: Through end of 2025 with possibility to extend in 2026
35 hours/week
Onsite Location: Tampa
This is an onsite position; no work-from-home
Apparel Design (production)
Please note, although the title is Apparel Designer, this is very detail-oriented mostly production tasks.
Responsibilities
- Design and lead development of seasonal and special event lines for all leagues working closely with Apparel Design Manager
- Create design sketches which convey body, styling, fit intent, fabric, trim, and color
- Create design sheets inclusive of yarn dye ribs and braids
- Work closely with Product Development team for pattern layout of sublimation prints and art sheets
- Must be an integral partner with Merchandising, Sourcing and Product Development teams to create a smooth transition between initial assets and final products
- Own communication channel with decoration suppliers & garment vendors
- Receive and review submits from nominated suppliers for color and quality
- Work closely with color team on all decoration color reviews
- Maintain development trackers
- Work closely with development team to ensure design intent is carried through to final product
- Responsible for balancing and adhering to brand identity rules to maintain brand identity
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design, Merchandising, or related field with 7+ years professional experience. A commensurate level of 8+ years professional in apparel design is acceptable without a degree. Portfolio of previous work required.
- Minimum 7+ years of professional experience required
- Experience in licensed sports preferred
- Expert knowledge of apparel design, fabrics, trims and construction techniques
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Suite applications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management systems
- Ability to create and execute in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment
- Individual is able to network and have a professional and positive attitude with internal and external clients and teams
- Demonstrate openness to new ideas and differing opinions
- Must have strong organizational, communication, follow-up skills and attention to detail to troubleshoot, manage multiple projects, be results focused
- Strong interpersonal skills enabling the individual to interact effectively with people at various levels
Ecommerce Merchandising Coordinator
Onsite in Norwalk, CT
Pay: $35-37hr
**Experience with eCommerce platforms, Shopify preferred
Years Exp: 2+ year
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Client Overview: Our client, a leading American designer of fine accessories in leather and fabric, is seeking an Ecommerce Merchandising Coordinator to join their team in Norwalk, CT.
Role Overview: The eCommerce Search & Merchandising Coordinator supports the online shopping experience by driving content, coordinating efforts, and optimizing product presentation across digital platforms. Product presentation, category optimization and owing the “digital shelf” will be principal goals. Working closely with internal eCommerce team members and cross-functional partners, this role helps improve product discovery, navigation, and search effectiveness. It blends creativity, analytical skills, and collaboration to enhance conversion, customer satisfaction, and revenue.
Ecommerce Merchandising Coordinator Responsibilities:
• Curate landing pages, product categories, and search filters.
• Lead the scheduling and brand content across websites and mobile apps.
• Support creation and maintenance of landing pages, banners, and promotional content to align with campaigns.
• Manage the overall customer experience on the landing pages to continually improve content and overall product presentation.
• Assist and coordinate with internal eCommerce team members to maintain consistency and accuracy in product information (descriptions, images, pricing, attributes).
• Partner with marketing, product management, and creative teams to ensure seamless launch of new content and campaign execution.
• Contribute to optimizing navigation, category structures, and on-site search for improved product discovery.
• Ensure visual consistency of product assortments and promotional content.
• Apply merchandising strategies to highlight key SKUs and seasonal campaigns.
• Help track KPIs such as conversion rate, average order value, and sales trends.
• Assist with reporting to evaluate merchandising and search performance, taking insights and building them into actionable improvements and updates to the websites.
• Support A/B tests and apply learnings to content and search strategies.
• Collaborate with SEO partners to enhance site visibility and drive organic traffic.
• Work across multiple business units, including marketing, product management, creative, IT, and customer service, to coordinate and execute website operations.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and external website partners to support enhancements, integration, and overall site performance.
• Coordinate with development teams and third-party vendors to address site enhancements, bug fixes, and testing.
• Share insights from market and competitor research to inform merchandising strategies.
Ecommerce Merchandising Coordinator Qualifications:
• Bachelors’ degree and 2+ years of experience in eCommerce merchandising, site content management, or digital marketing.
• Experience with eCommerce platforms, Shopify preferred; content management systems (CMS), product information management (PIM) systems, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Knowledge of eCommerce KPIs, SEO principles, and A/B testing.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams in a fast-paced environment.
We are conducting a confidential search for a Production & Sourcing Manager based in PA (about one hour from Philadelphia and New Jersey). This is a full-time, direct hire role with salary dependent on experience.
Position Details
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Role: Production & Sourcing Manager
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Schedule: Monday–Friday (3 Days Onsite & 2 Days WFH)
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Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Job Summary
The Production & Sourcing Manager will oversee all aspects of fabric sourcing, replenishment, and product development, ensuring products meet design aesthetics, company quality standards, and business strategies. Key responsibilities include:
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Managing production and collection calendars to ensure on-time delivery
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Researching, sourcing, and establishing suppliers for fabric and production needs
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Negotiating material and production costs to meet margin targets
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Tracking orders from placement through delivery to align with calendars
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Supporting cross-functional partners in Design, Marketing, Planning, and Operations
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Overseeing compliance with shipping, customs, and invoice processing
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Building strong supplier relationships to improve efficiency and reduce delays
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field
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8+ years of experience in sourcing and production within apparel or related industries
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Strong negotiation, organizational, and project management skills
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Proficiency with PLM and production platforms, Microsoft Excel, and reporting tools
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Strong communication and leadership abilities
Our client
is an advanced contemporary apparel and accessories brand
Role Overview: The Technical Designer for Sweater Knits works closely with the Design team to support the full development and execution process—from initial development samples to final production and TOP (Top of Production) approvals. This role collaborates cross-functionally with Merchandising, E-commerce, and Production teams to ensure product accuracy and consistency across global markets.
Sweater Technical Designer Responsibilities:
- Create, issue, and maintain tech packs throughout the full product lifecycle including sketch page, sketch details, spec sheet, graded spec, and fit sample comments.
- Accurately spec all sample submissions at each fit stage.
- Manage and lead daily email communication & follow-up with manufacturing partners to ensure all technical garment details from first conception to final production
- Generate graded specs for all styles with consideration for bulk order size scale and distribution.
- Coordinate, attend, and lead all internal team fit sessions for both development and production stages.
- Manage all detailed notes taking during all fittings.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of sweater silhouettes history, yarns, trims, design details, fit issues, workmanship issues, construction issues.
- Manage, organize, and maintain comprehensive fit sample archive.
- Create, Manage, and Monitor internal tracking chart for all seasonal styles in work from development to production. Includes samples stage, adoption, key style attributes.
- Responsible for requests for all post market sample requests in coordination with corresponding fit sample submissions.
- Support team to prepare samples for all key milestone meetings
- Attend design proto fittings.
- Cross functional communication with Merchandising, Ecommerce, Cross Category Technical Team, and Production for sample requests and ensure alignment across all departments.
- Supports team to achieve finished goods deliverables.
- Responsible for reviewing and commenting on all Inline and final inspection reports to uphold brand quality standards
- Manage and review all production-fit model invoices.
Sweater Technical Designer Qualifications:
- 2-3 years’ experience in Technical Design
- Bachelor’s degree in fashion with emphasis in knitwear design or technical design
- Minimum 1 years’ experience with fully fashion sweater knits with comprehensive work experience in knit structures, yarn gauges, stitch count, tension, finished garment hand feel
- Knowledge/skills needed: flat sketching, construction knowledge, clear & direct writing skills, grading, eye for quality, pattern making knowledge, problem solving
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Photoshop, Illustrator (a plus) Generic photo editing software w/ drawing tools
- Able to manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining high standards
Job description
NYC Area Candidates ONLY – HYBRID Role 2-3 days in Manhattan Office
Must have fashion retail experience
| Work location |
NYC Office |
| Department |
Human Resources |
| Referring to |
Head of HR and GM North America |
| People Responsibility |
No |
| Main responsibilities |
- Act as the primary HR point of contact for all employees in the North America region.
- Handle and execute day-to-day HR tasks covering the full employee lifecycle: from recruitment and onboarding to offboarding.
- Own and manage payroll processes for the US and Canada, working closely with our external payroll provider.
- Provide proactive support and guidance to managers and employees on operational HR matters, including time off, benefits, employee relations, and compliance.
- Ensure local legal and regulatory compliance in all HR processes, partnering with legal advisors and staying updated on US labor laws.
- Support the delivery and local implementation of global HR processes, policies, and tools.
- Serve as a culture ambassador, helping to foster a supportive and inclusive working environment in the North America office.
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| Tasks |
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with people managers and employees across all NA departments to deliver best-in-class HR support.
- Support recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new talent, as well as facilitating exit interviews and offboarding processes.
- Coordinate and execute monthly payroll in collaboration with our external partner and internal platform Deel, including gathering data, reviewing input, and resolving discrepancies.
- Manage employment contracts, onboarding documents, and HR records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Advise managers on employee policies, absences, sick leave, and performance-related matters, escalating complex issues to the Head of HR / HRD.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and keep HR documentation and employee handbooks up to date.
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- Deliver HR administrative support across employee lifecycle touchpoints.
- Assist with training coordination and performance development plan (PDP) rollouts in line with the global process.
- Act as the liaison between HQ and local teams, ensuring strong alignment with global initiatives while tailoring execution to local needs.
- Track and maintain HR metrics such as headcount, attrition, and sick leave, and share insights with the global HR team.
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| Work relations – both internally and externally |
Internal: Collaborate closely with North America leadership, hiring managers, and team members across departments to support daily HR needs. Coordinate with the HR team based in Copenhagen and Paris to ensure alignment and consistency across global HR practices.
External: Act as the HR contact for external recruitment agencies, legal advisors for employment law matters, and external vendors supporting HR operations (e.g., relocation services). |
| Goals / KPI’s |
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll and HR admin tasks with no compliance breaches.
- Successful implementation of recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes, ensuring efficiency and positive experiences for all employees in North America.
- Build strong relationships with local managers and employees, ensuring responsive and pragmatic HR support.
- Ensure alignment and successful implementation of global HR processes within the NA office.
- Maintain updated and compliant employee records and policies, ensuring readiness for audit or legal review.
- Respond to HR-related queries in a timely and service-minded manner.
- Support employee engagement and well-being in collaboration with the global HR team.
- Timely and effective rollout of the performance management process, with measurable improvements in employee performance and satisfaction.
- Provide actionable insights through HR data and analytics, contributing to data-driven decision-making within the HR function and across the organization.
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| Other |
- Demonstrate a hands-on, can-do attitude, supporting both strategic and operational HR tasks.
- Display a strong understanding of North American employment laws and the ability to work across multiple legislations.
- Be proficient in the English language, capable of drafting clear communications and conducting HR activities across the NA market.
- Actively contribute to continuous improvement efforts, supporting the HR team’s success in automating processes and elevating the employee experience.
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