OTB Group Collection Merchandising Assistant
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- May 27, 2026
About %s
Maison Margiela is an avant-garde fashion house renowned for its conceptual approach to design and unconventional aesthetics. Part of the OTB (Only The Brave) group, a progressive Italian luxury conglomerate that champions creative independence and experimental design, Margiela operates at the intersection of high fashion and artistic practice, attracting talent who thrive in boundary-pushing creative environments.
Margiela Merchandising Assistant (Fixed-Term) – Support seasonal collection planning and product strategy in a luxury fashion environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and refinement of seasonal collection merchandising plans
- Support product assortment decisions aligned with brand positioning and market demand
- Coordinate inventory forecasting and tracking across collection phases
- Collaborate with design and buying teams to align creative concepts with commercial strategy
- Prepare merchandising analysis and reporting on collection performance
- Monitor competitor positioning and market trends relevant to collection strategy
- Maintain accurate product data and documentation throughout the merchandise lifecycle
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in fashion, business, merchandising, or related field
- Understanding of luxury fashion market dynamics and consumer behavior
- Familiarity with collection development processes and product lifecycle management
- Ability to work effectively within a matrix organizational structure
Skills
Experience
1–3 years of experience in fashion merchandising, buying, or product planning, preferably within luxury fashion or contemporary design houses
Education
Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Business, Merchandising, or equivalent professional experience
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in <UNKNOWN>, <UNKNOWN>.
Culture
Margiela fosters an intellectual, artistically-driven workplace where experimental thinking and conceptual rigor are valued. The OTB group emphasizes creative autonomy within a structured business framework, attracting professionals who balance aesthetic sensibility with commercial acumen and thrive in collaborative, innovation-focused teams.
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