Who You Are:
Michael Kors is looking for an Assistant Merchant to assist our Global Footwear Merchandising team. We are seeking a candidate who is highly organized, energetic, collaborative, has strong communication and is results driven. We are seeking someone who can thrive in a rapidly changing environment, is curious and eager to learn.
What You’ll Do:
- Own Product Line Management (PLM) system attribute data entry and integrity.
- Organize and manage seasonal samples for showroom and market set-up.
- Manage Merchandising calendar with key development and market milestones.
- Assist in showroom set up. Partner closely with Visual Merchandising teams to execute visual global directive.
- Partner with Merchandising Manager/Director to create and maintain seasonal line plans and market materials, ensuring accuracy across all merchandising tools and systems.
- Communicate assortment updates to cross-functional and global buying teams in a timely manner.
- Aid in assortment planning by conducting competitive product and trend research, identifying future development opportunities.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with production, design, and global buying teams.
You’ll Need to Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in fashion-related major
- 1+ year of related experience in Merchandising, or relevant Internships
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Working knowledge of Excel, and PowerPoint
We’d Love to See:
- Passion for fashion & product with strong sense of brand and client needs
- Positive attitude, with ability to manage change and shifting priorities
- Strong self-management and time management skills
- Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through skills
- Team player, able to collaborate with broad range of cross-functional team members
MK Perks:
- Generous Holiday Schedule and Vacation Days
- Summer Fridays
- Internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace)
- Cross-brand Discount
- Exclusive Employee Sales
- Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
- 401k Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Thrive Wellness Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Gym Discounts
At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V
At Capri Holdings Limited, our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility begins with the candidate experience. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Diversity and Inclusion team at CapriDiversityandInclusion@CapriHoldings.com.
In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.
About Us:
Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro. In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omnichannel experience.
At the center of it all is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle brand with a distinctive point of view and global reach. Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous. Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry.
The fashion designer also focuses on giving back. For more than 35 years he has been a passionate supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, a New York-based non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City. In 2013, in a move to broaden his philanthropic efforts, Michael Kors launched “Watch Hunger Stop,” partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger. Proceeds from annual special-edition products and other targeted initiatives help provide food to children through WFP’s school meals program. To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over 35 million meals (and counting) to hungry children.
