(Korean Bilingual) Merchandising Manager

Job Description

About the Role

We’re seeking a Merchandising Manager to lead product development and merchandising strategy for headwear, including both blank and custom programs. The ideal candidate will combine creative vision with strong technical and production knowledge, collaborating closely with design, sales, and marketing teams to bring trend-driven, high-quality products to market.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute seasonal merchandising and product strategies for headwear collections.
• Partner with designers and production teams to select materials, colors, trims, and finishes aligned with brand and seasonal direction.
• Manage product lifecycle from concept to delivery, including sampling, costing, and vendor coordination.
• Align product assortments with market trends and sales insights .
• Provide creative and technical input on embroidery, printing, and heat-transfer decoration.
• Research trends, competitor products, and consumer feedback to guide innovation.
• Support cross-functional initiatives for new product categories beyond headwear.

Qualifications

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Requirements

Key Responsibilities Develop and execute seasonal merchandising and product strategies for headwear collections. Partner with designers and production teams to select materials, colors, trims, and finishes aligned with brand and seasonal direction. Manage product lifecycle from concept to delivery, including sampling, costing, and vendor coordination. Align product assortments with market trends and sales insights. Provide creative and technical input on embroidery, printing, and heat-transfer decoration. Research trends, competitor products, and consumer feedback to guide innovation. Support cross-functional initiatives for new product categories beyond headwear. Qualifications 7–10 years of experience in merchandising or product development in apparel / fashion. Strong understanding of headwear design, trims, and decoration techniques. Hands-on experience with embroidery, screen printing, or heat transfer. Excellent communication and project management skills; collaborative team player. Fluent in Korean (required). Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, or related field preferred. Passion for design, innovation, and product excellence.