Forever 21 is a fashion industry leader making the latest trends accessible to all while inspiring unique style and confidence.
With a renewed focus on the customer experience, the brand offers high style designs and fashion basics with compelling values and a dynamic store environment.
While driving innovation across e-commerce and digital to expand access and convenience, the brand continues to strengthen its positioning as today’s preferred destination for the fashionable consumer.
Forever 21 is located in more than 540 locations globally and online, and we’re seeking passionate and creative people to join our Forever family.Job Purpose:The Merchandiser will be responsible for providing merchandising & styling direction through creativity, competitive analysis and forward thinking.
He or she will help to ensure that the corporate visual direction is of the highest caliber and in line with current trends.Review product information and develop elevated, trend forward conceptsEnsure that trends, merchandising and styling techniques are brand appropriate and in line with competitorsParticipate in floorsets, merchandise updates, launches and in-store visual set-ups; travel and assist with new store openings as neededPhotograph and write verbiage for visual directives ensuring to meet the deadlines set forth by the Visual Department Management TeamResearch upcoming trends through competitive analysis, street style, blogs, runway and magazines on a daily basisCreate and communicate Visual Training initiatives as they pertain to styling for the field teams to referenceVisit stores, work with field leaders and provide feedback and solutions to store specific issues that is in line with brand and most recent merchandising and styling directionResponsible for providing alternative solutions based on feedback in order to work through call outsCollaborate with all cross functional HQ partners to ensure that visual merchandising and styling direction provided is in line and consistent with brand message and departmental needsCreate solutions and new ideas, always taking into consideration how to elevate, move forward and evolveMust have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Merchandising, Design or a similar fieldMust have 2-4 years of experience in merchandising for a retail fashion companyMust be able to work early or overnight shifts and travel surrounding/remote markets to help provide field leadership teams with feedback, solutions and guidanceMust be able to work through consistent feedback and work in a fast paced environment in order to maintain the brand message and meet tight deadlinesMust maintain a positive, team oriented attitude in a high energy environmentMust have exceptional styling skills.
This includes a strong understanding of fashion and latest trends in all marketsMust be able to think outside of the box and work with a high sense of urgencyMust be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the use of digital camerasMust have strong grammar, written and verbal communication skillsMust have excellent attention to detail, prioritization, organization and time-management skillsMust be able to maneuver within a corporate environmentMust be able and willing to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., perform frequent standing, walking, repetitive finger, hand and wrist motions, as well as bending, stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing laddersMust be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of timeForever 21 is operated by SPARC Group LLC, a fashion industry leader that designs, sources, manufactures, distributes and markets women’s, men’s and kids appareland accessories in key markets worldwide for iconic brands.
In addition to Forever 21, SPARC Group brands include Aéropostale, a specialty retailer of high-quality denim and fashion basics; Brooks Brothers, providing modern interpretations of iconic product staples; Nautica, with men’s, women’s, home, and children’s categories; Eddie Bauer, an outdoor brand and retailer of performance outwear, apparel and gear; and Lucky Brand, a premium denim and bohemian style retailer.