Part gallery, part art fair, part online marketplace - Artful Home is all of these things and more. For over 30 years, we have been successfully connecting artists and art lovers, offering an extensive juried collection of fine art, craft, and design for the home and wardrobe. We are dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience for customers, artists and team members. We believe that every work of art has a story. We also believe that each member of our team has a story and that these narratives enrich our entire organization.
The Merchandising Manager, Private Label Apparel is responsible for leading the end-to-end merchandise strategy for the private label apparel portfolio. This role drives product line architecture, assortment planning, pricing strategy, and go-to-market execution. The ideal candidate combines strong product sensibilities, an understanding of consumer trends, and business acumen to deliver compelling, on-brand assortments that meet financial objectives and strengthen the private label brand.
Key Responsibilities
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential functions listed below. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Merchandise Strategy & Assortment Development
· Lead development of seasonal private label apparel assortments aligned with brand positioning, customer insights, and market trends.
· Build and maintain multi-season line architecture, identifying white space opportunities and ensuring cohesive consumer-focused collections.
· Partner closely with Design, Sourcing, and Planning to develop product briefs, set line goals, and maintain balanced assortments across categories, genders, sizes, and price points.
· Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and competitor data to refine assortment decisions and identify improvement opportunities.
Product Lifecycle Management
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, fit consistency, and brand integrity.
· Track product performance post-launch and optimize future lines based on learnings.
Vendor & Cross-Functional Partnership
· Maintain strong vendor partnerships to support on-time production, negotiate costs, and ensure product quality.
· Partner with Marketing & Creative to support storytelling, product launches, and omni-channel presentation.
· Collaborate with Planning & Inventory Management to build demand plans, manage flow, and optimize in-season performance.
Financial & Business Management
· Own category financial performance, including sales, margin, IMU, and inventory productivity.
· Develop pricing strategies and promotional plans that balance brand value with financial goals.
· Monitor KPIs and provide merchandise insights to leadership, recommending strategies for growth and risk mitigation.
Marginal Functions
· Performs all other duties as assigned.
· Some travel will be required to include occasional weekends for shows.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Artful Home is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and team members regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, AIDS/HIV status; medical condition; political activities, affiliations, or beliefs; child or spousal support withholding; domestic violence, assault, or stalking victim status; lawful conduct occurring during nonworking hours away from the employer's premises; credit report or information; citizenship and/or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Artful Home will provide qualified applicants and team members with disabilities any needed reasonable accommodations as required by law.
