Tapestry Director, Merchandising, Outlet Leathergoods
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Compensation
- $160,000–185,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
About Tapestry
Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury, uniting the distinctive worlds of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As an employer, the group offers the scale and sophistication of a global fashion leader while preserving the creative spirit and heritage of its iconic brands. Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where design, craftsmanship, digital innovation, and commercial excellence intersect. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, grow continuously, and contribute to a more responsible future for fashion, making Tapestry a compelling environment for talent seeking impact, creativity, and international opportunity.
Kate Spade New York seeks Director of Merchandising, Outlet Leathergoods in New York to lead product strategy and assortment development. $160K–$185K.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop, lead, and communicate the merchandising product and assortment strategy for Outlet Handbags and Small Leathergoods
- Create relevant, cohesive, and brand-aligned product assortments that drive business growth while balancing newness with current customer needs
- Partner with Design and Product Development to build and execute assortments that address brand strategies and costing targets for margin maintenance
- Build and maintain effective relationships with Global Merchandise Planning and Business Units to identify product opportunities and drive global objectives
- Collaborate with merchandising peers to ensure synergy across total product strategy and execution
- Conduct weekly sales analysis to understand business performance and make data-driven recommendations for growth
- Identify product opportunities through hindsight analysis incorporating consumer research, business feedback, and sales performance trends
- Maintain comprehensive awareness of competitive landscape through store visits, online review, market analysis, and trend identification
- Track and analyze key competitor distribution and pricing strategies
- Manage team to meet key deliverables while supporting their growth and professional development
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
- 10+ years of merchandising and buying experience with focus on leathergoods
- Minimum 4+ years of people management experience
- Excellent product sensibility with on-trend vision and strong taste level
- Demonstrated experience partnering with Design teams to translate brand vision into compelling product assortments
- Previous experience owning product assortment and development
- Comprehensive understanding of retail mathematics and financial acumen
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
- Proven ability to drive process improvements
- Exceptional communicator across all organizational levels
- Strong leadership and managerial skills with ability to motivate and develop teams
Skills
Experience
10+ years of merchandising and buying experience within the leathergoods category, with demonstrated success developing and executing product assortment strategies. Minimum 4+ years of direct people management experience, leading cross-functional teams and developing talent.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience in merchandising, buying, product development, or related field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, United States of America.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 160,000 to USD 185,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance
Culture
Tapestry fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, craftsmanship, and consumer insight come together across its portfolio of iconic fashion and lifestyle brands. As an employer, it encourages entrepreneurial thinking, global perspective, and continuous growth, empowering teams to shape meaningful brand experiences while contributing to a culture of innovation and belonging.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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