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Pattern Bioscience · 2 months ago

Director of Apparel

Pattern is a fast-growing company headquartered in the US that accelerates brands on global ecommerce marketplaces using proprietary technology and AI. The Director of Apparel will lead a team to manage product assortments and drive performance across apparel brand partners while collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business goals into innovative strategies.

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Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of 6-8 Ecommerce and Merchandising Managers, as well as 1-2 Associate Directors—empowering them to strategically manage product assortments and drive exceptional performance across Pattern’s apparel brand partners
Own and shape the merchandising roadmap for the Americas (U.S., Canada, and Latin America), ensuring the right products are available at the right time, price, and place to meet evolving consumer needs
Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners—including Operations, Inventory, Marketing, and Product teams—to translate business goals, data insights, and consumer trends into compelling product assortments and innovative go-to-market strategies
Oversee top-down forecasting and financial planning, ensuring category performance aligns with revenue and margin targets while adapting quickly to market dynamics
Drive strategic alignment in digital storytelling, campaign execution, and product launches by uniting merchandising and brand vision across teams
Monitor and analyze market trends and competitive activity to identify new growth opportunities, anticipate shifts, and inform the innovation strategy for Pattern’s apparel brands
Foster a culture of collaboration, analytical rigor, and creative problem-solving—helping your team and our partner network deliver an industry-leading ecommerce experience

Qualification

Apparel merchandisingEcommerce strategyData analysisFinancial planningMarket trend analysisLeadershipProactive mindsetCommunication skillsProblem-solvingCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field
10+ years of progressive experience in apparel buying and merchandising, assortment strategy, or retail management, with a strong track record of driving category growth, profitability, and expanding market share
Deep expertise in merchandising principles, assortment architecture, pricing strategy, and product lifecycle management as they pertain to apparel across both omnichannel and ecommerce landscapes
Apparel retail experience with an ecommerce brand is highly valued, equipping you to think strategically from the perspective of Pattern's apparel-focused brand partners
Demonstrated leadership in managing and developing high-performing teams, particularly within apparel merchandising or ecommerce environments
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and steward key relationships with internal teams and external apparel brand partners
Advanced analytical skills and data-driven decision-making ability to inform strategy and optimize apparel category performance online
Proven ability to excel in fast-paced, dynamic environments—balancing a strong sense of accountability with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset

Benefits

Unlimited PTO
Paid Holidays
Onsite Fitness Center
Company Paid Life Insurance
Casual Dress Code
Competitive Pay
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
401(k) match. Pattern matches 100% of the first 3% in eligible compensation deferred and 50% of the next 2% in eligible compensation deferred.

Company

Pattern Bioscience

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Pattern Bioscience is a biotech diagnostics company that helps to combat the problem of antibiotic resistance.

H1B Sponsorship

Pattern Bioscience has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (4)
2024 (2)
2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$95.89M
Key Investors
Illumina VenturesOmnimed CapitalCARB-X
2025-08-18Series D· $44.22M
2023-04-27Series C· $28.7M
2020-07-14Series B· $6M

Leadership Team

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Nicolas Arab
Co-founder, Chief Technology Officer
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