Sr Merchandiser/Designer, Loungewear

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American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. By facilitating distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands—including footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beauty—American Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends.

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Senior Merchandiser – Missy & Juniors Loungewear

Location: Onsite 5 days a week

Position Overview

As the Senior Merchandiser for our Missy and Juniors Loungewear division, you will lead the development and execution of seasonal assortments across loungewear and related categories. This role sits at the intersection of merchandising, product development, and design, ensuring that our collections are trend-right, commercially strong, and aligned with each brand’s positioning.

You will drive the line-building strategy, partnering closely with design and production to create cohesive assortments that meet consumer demand, deliver on financial targets, and support the brand’s growth across wholesale, retail, and e-commerce channels. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the apparel market, loungewear trends, and consumer insights, and can translate that knowledge into compelling product assortments.

Key Responsibilities

Assortment Strategy & Line Building

Develop seasonal assortment strategies for Missy and Juniors loungewear, ensuring alignment with brand positioning, sales goals, and margin targets.

Lead the line-building process, creating balanced assortments across silhouettes, fabrics, colors, and price points.

Identify white space opportunities and new product categories within the loungewear and casual apparel market.

Design Collaboration

Partner closely with design teams to develop trend-right collections that meet both creative and commercial objectives.

Contribute to concept development, fabric direction, and silhouette planning to ensure cohesive seasonal assortments.

Participate in design reviews and product development meetings to ensure the final product aligns with merchandising strategy and brand standards.

Merchandising & Product Presentation

Merchandise seasonal collections to maximize sales performance and margin targets across wholesale, retail, and e-commerce channels.

Present seasonal product lines and assortment strategies to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Ensure strong product storytelling and cohesive assortment flow across categories.

Pricing & Business Performance

Develop pricing strategies aligned with brand positioning and market competitiveness.

Monitor business performance and analyze sales data to identify opportunities, risks, and product performance trends.

Partner with production and sourcing teams to balance cost, margin, and product quality.

Market & Consumer Insights

Maintain a deep understanding of loungewear trends, fabric innovations, and competitive landscape.

Analyze market data and customer insights to inform assortment decisions and product development.

Monitor competitors and emerging trends in both the Missy and Juniors apparel markets.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Act as a key liaison between design, production, sourcing, and sales teams to ensure alignment on timelines and product execution.

Manage seasonal development calendars and ensure on-time delivery of collections.

Ensure products meet brand standards for quality, fit, and overall aesthetic.

Requirements

6+ years of merchandising, product development, or design experience in apparel, preferably in loungewear, sleepwear, or casualwear.

Strong experience with line building and seasonal assortment planning.

Demonstrated ability to partner closely with design teams on product development.

Experience working with wholesale and retail distribution channels.

Strong analytical and business acumen with the ability to interpret sales and market data.

Excellent communication and organizational
skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Proficiency in Excel and merchandising tools.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tax-free commuter benefits

Exclusive employee merchandise discounts

Salary: The anticipated base salary is $120k-$140k annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and location.

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. The compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, market data, and business needs.