Merchandising Assistant - Intimate Apparel Design

Merchandising Assistant Location: New York, NY (4 days in-office, 1 day remote) Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday (40 hours/week) Dana-co, a leading design house specializing in luxury intimate apparel, is seeking a Merchandising Assistant to join our New York-based team. This position plays a key role in supporting the strategic direction of our product assortment across multiple brands. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytically driven, and trend-aware, with a passion for the fashion industry. Key Responsibilities Maintain and update merchandising charts; distribute relevant information to internal teams Support assortment planning by identifying gaps and opportunities based on market trends, competition, and historical performance Conduct market research on new launches, color trends, and whitespace opportunities Monitor fashion trends through trade publications, social media, and industry resources Visit retail locations monthly to assess visual merchandising, promotional strategies, and customer preferences Track and analyze sales performance; highlight trends, issues, and make actionable recommendations Assist in the creation and ongoing maintenance of seasonal merchandising plans Assign seasonal colors to styles; create and manage seasonal color codes Collaborate with the Merchandise Manager to ensure all tools and materials are accurate and aligned with the development calendar Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage sample logistics and seasonal hand-offs Qualifications Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel, or related field 1–3 years of experience in intimate apparel or a luxury fashion brand Strong analytical and organizational skills with acute attention to detail Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment Process-oriented with a creative and solution-driven mindset Excellent written and verbal communication skills Benefits for Full-Time Employees Health, dental, and vision insurance Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal) and paid holidays 401(k) with company match Paid parental leave (inclusive of non-birthing parents) Short-term disability coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Bereavement support Education reimbursement Voluntary benefits: life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and group legal services Employee discounts Equal Opportunity Employer Dana-co is proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and respectful workplace, and we do not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.