FRAME is a Californian fashion brand established in 2012 by Erik Torstensson and Jens Grede.
Since inception, FRAME has embodied Californian modernity with a distinctly European influence through its renowned ready-to-wear collections and coveted denim essentials. Born and raised in Los Angeles, FRAME offers a timeless perspective on everyday chic outfitting via signature tailoring, luxury leather, and quality cashmere.
Today, FRAME is a household name across both women's and men's design, with 16 standalone retail stores across North America, two London stores, a store in Shanghai and a dedicated eCommerce website. FRAME can also be found at the most desirable department stores and boutiques worldwide.
Role Overview :
The Assistant Merchant, Women's will support the end-to-end product lifecycle from initial line planning and sample coordination to market prep and post-season analysis helping to deliver a curated, compelling men's assortment that resonates with both wholesale partners and the FRAME customer. As a member of the Merchandising team, this individual will partner closely with all cross-functional teams including, but not limited to, Design, Production, Product Development, Ecommerce, Sales and Marketing.
Responsibilities :
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of seasonal line sheets, merchandising tools, and PLM data entry.
- Analyse weekly, monthly and seasonal sales performance; highlight key insights and opportunities.
- Help prepare for internal product presentations, including visual line sheets and merchandising decks.
- Collaborate with Design, Production and Sales to ensure alignment amongst product details, pricing and delivery timelines.
- Work closely with Product Development to prepare, receive and organize sample lines prior to executing the shipment of samples to domestic and international wholesale showrooms.
- Field, locate and coordinate all sample requests from cross-functional partners.
- Partner with Ecommerce team to locate, organize and hand-off samples for monthly ecommerce photoshoots.
- Contribute to Marketing photoshoots by overseeing all samples are provided in a timely manner.
- Manage in-office sample organization.
Skills & Qualifications :
1-2 years of experience in the fashion industry, experience in Merchandising or Buying preferred.Bachelor's Degree preferred.Must have a strong passion and admiration for product.Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.Excellent verbal and written communication.Strong ability to create relationships across all teams.Understanding of business driver components (e.g. sales reports, history and company trends).Strong ability to manage time successfully and execute priorities in a timely manner.Must be a self-starter and demonstrate the ability to operate independently.Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office; familiarity with PLM or ERP systems a plus.Physical Requirements :
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching while organizing or preparing product samples.Must be able to lift, carry, and move product samples and boxes weighing up to 25 pounds.Ability to visually inspect samples for accuracy, quality, and detail.Must be able to maintain focus, accuracy, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.