VP, Merchandising

10–15+ years of merchandising experience, including senior leadership in fashion or lifestyle, preferably within a high-growth, vertically integrated Women’s fashion retail brand

Proven track record of driving category growth, assortment strategy, and financial performance

Deep expertise across Women’s RTW, with strong understanding of Accessories, Home, and/or Kids categories

Strong taste level and brand sensibility, with experience in elevated or lifestyle brands

Highly analytical with the ability to translate data into clear merchandising strategies

Exceptional cross-functional partner, with experience working closely with Design, Planning, and Marketing.

Merchandising Strategy & Assortment Planning

Define and lead the omni-channel merchandising strategy across Women’s RTW, Accessories, Home, and Kids/Baby, ensuring alignment with brand vision and financial goals

Develop and execute seasonal assortment strategies, balancing innovation with core franchise growth

Establish clear product segmentation and pricing architecture (good/better/best) across all categories

Identify white space opportunities through analysis of customer insights, market trends, and competitive landscape

Drive category expansion and new product opportunities that reinforce Hill House’s lifestyle positioning