Director, Men's Merchandising
- Pay
- $173,000 – $222,495 per year
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Director
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Listed
- 31 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- apparel merchandising
- assortment planning
- seasonal line planning
- gross margin management
Also useful
- Adobe Illustrator
- PLM
- Excel
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- Pto
- Wellness
About the role
We are seeking a Director of Men’s Merchandising, Bottoms to lead the development and execution of the men’s bottoms assortment. This individual will be responsible for bringing the brand’s product strategy to life while identifying new growth opportunities across the category. The role will help define the architecture of the men’s bottoms line and lead the development of category-level growth plans.
Working in close partnership with Design, Planning, Marketing, and channel leaders, this person will support the brand’s strategic initiatives and long-term growth goals. To be successful, the ideal candidate must be an experienced product and people leader with a passion for the performance apparel space, Vuori’s mission, and embodying the brand’s values.
What you'll get to do
- Develop comprehensive assortment strategies across E-commerce and Retail, identifying new product opportunities to deliver high-growth expectations.
- Partner with the Sr. Director of Merchandising on the creation of a long-range product roadmap to achieve long-term brand goals.
- Lead the creation and execution of the seasonal line plan for the Men’s Bottoms category.
- Partner with the Planning team on the seasonal investment strategy and a highly responsive inventory pipeline.
- Guide the Men’s Bottoms team through the creation and management of all seasonal assortment architecture tools.
- Participate in weekly fittings, maintaining ultimate responsibility for final style adoption and execution.
- Partner with Planning to analyze in-season product performance, building data-driven action plans based on real-time results.
- Uphold premium brand price positioning and manage the global pricing strategy for Men’s Bottoms.
- Own product-level IMU and gross margin targets to maximize category profitability.
- Lead, mentor, and actively develop the Men’s Bottoms Merchandising team to foster a high-performance culture.
- Build the seasonal product messaging plan to support Marketing by effectively communicating key seasonal product stories.
- Create comprehensive seasonal product knowledge tools to educate and support store associates and website teams.
- Maintain a continuous understanding of the competitive landscape, imparting key market and trend insights directly into line development.
- Act as a critical cross-departmental liaison, creating a transparent, consistent flow of communication throughout the entire organization.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience preferred
- 10+ years of apparel merchandising experience
- Experience delivering high growth at the brand or category level
- Strong understanding of the Men’s apparel market and trends
Strong eye for relevant and trend right product that aligns with brand aesthetic
- Experience managing people or direct reports
- Ability to travel domestically
- Strong communication skills
Proficient in Excel, Adobe Illustrator, PLM experience a plus
At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to our employees
- Health Insurance
- Savings and Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
Paid Time Off
Wellness & Fitness benefits
- The salary range for this role is $173,000 per year - $222,495 per year. This role is bonus eligible.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
About the Company
Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
From Vuori, Inc.'s careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Director, Men's Merchandising posting at Vuori, Inc. states compensation of $173,000 – $222,495 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Vuori, Inc.'s official career site.
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