Merchandising Assistant

The Donna Karan Company LLC, one of the world's leading fashion houses, is currently seeking a Merchandising Assistant to join the Merchandising team in New York, New York.

• Manage and maintain the seasonal line list in PLM by creating style numbers and tracking style information throughout the season partnering with PD and Design.
• Own and deliver final line list ensuring timeliness and accuracy in fabrication, style, description, sizing details as well as entering final retail prices into PLM
• Communicate line list changes to ensure all necessary departments are provided with current and accurate information on a daily basis.
• Execute Line List photography
• Manage samples by ordering, tracking, cataloguing, steaming once received and communicating status working closely with PD and Design ensuring timely delivery of samples for edits
• Responsible for executing duplicate samples for Public Relations
• Partner with sales team in pulling & distributing key reports
• Prepare & coordinate key materials for milestone meetings (design boards, swatch boards)
• Support team during critical millstones (development, edits, market prep, post market)
• Send out tech packs submissions & cut tickets where requested
• Maintain department seasonal data (calendar, cut ticket binders etc)
• Communicate daily with cross functional teams on product information
• Participate in weekly cross functional meetings with design, production & tech
• Prepare seasonal fabrics and color cards for markets in order to aid the sales team
• Assist in setting of the showroom pre & post appointments

• 1+ years experience in the apparel industry
• Bachelors degree in related field
• Knowledge of Microsoft office preferred