Complex · 1 week ago
Head of Merchandising, Women
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expComplex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, and they are seeking a Head of Merchandising for the Women’s Category. This role involves driving the vision, execution, and performance of women’s fashion product lines while developing exclusive assortments and leveraging industry networks to enhance product offerings.
Media and EntertainmentMusicPrintingPublishing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own and evolve the overall merchandising strategy for Women’s across fashion, footwear, and accessories
Lead the development of a seasonal and long-range product pipeline rooted in cultural insight, trend forecasting, and audience relevance
Partner with leadership to define category goals, KPIs, and revenue targets; present pipeline performance in executive reviews
Oversee curation and development of proprietary product in collaboration with influencers, talent, in-house design, and brand partners
Guide the procurement of trend-forward product across seasonal and core assortments
Champion product exclusivity, speed-to-market, and assortment differentiation
Leverage your industry network to expand a culturally diverse roster of vendors, artists, designers, and collaborators
Continually onboard new partners to the Complex platform, ensuring innovation and brand alignment
Serve as senior relationship lead across all major brand partners in the women’s category
Lead cross-functional coordination with Project Management, Marketing, and Operations to execute on product launches and campaigns
Align merchandising calendars with marketing narratives, festival campaigns, and influencer activations
Ensure timely delivery of samples, inventory, and marketing assets in tandem with internal teams
Drive revenue growth and margin performance for the Women’s category through data-informed assortment decisions
Represent the Women’s category in leadership meetings, line reviews, and quarterly planning
Qualification
Required
5–7 years of senior-level merchandising, buying, or product strategy experience within fashion, ideally with a focus on women's streetwear, contemporary, or cultural fashion
Demonstrated success in building product pipelines, negotiating brand partnerships, and owning category P&L
Deep understanding of youth culture, fashion trends, and consumer behavior
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex, fast-moving calendars
Proficient in Google Workspace and Keynote; strong communication and presentation skills
Preferred
Expertise in retail and e-commerce preferred
Benefits
Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Commuter Benefits FSA
Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
Paid Parental leave
401k with 4% match
Pet Insurance
Legal and Identity Theft Plans
Vacation time and sick days
Company
Complex
Complex is an online magazine that features articles about music, styles, pop culture, sports, and sneakers. It is a sub-organization of Daily Mumble.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$60.53MKey Investors
Hearst CommunicationsIconix Brand GroupS3 Ventures
2016-04-18Acquired
2015-09-22Series Unknown· $21M
2013-09-23Series Unknown· $25M
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