Tapestry Senior Manager, Merchandising
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $110,000–130,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 25, 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 Senior Manager, Merchandising (Jewelry) in New York. Lead category strategy, assortment planning, and cross-functional collaboration. $110K–$130K annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own jewelry category strategy across channels, developing seasonal and long-term business plans to drive revenue, profitability, and market share
- Identify growth opportunities across core, gifting, fashion, and trend-driven jewelry businesses through customer insights and competitive analysis
- Conduct regular business analysis and recommend strategic actions to improve category performance and commercial success
- Lead assortment creation and seasonal line planning, ensuring balanced offerings of core programs, newness, and trend-right product
- Analyze global sales data, consumer feedback, market trends, and insights to inform product development and assortment decisions
- Partner with Design and Product Development teams from concept through launch to deliver commercially successful collections aligned with margin targets
- Establish assortment architecture and pricing strategies across all sales channels
- Collaborate with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Retail, and Ecommerce teams to create compelling product stories and customer experiences
- Serve as jewelry category expert, influencing cross-functional and regional partners through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations
- Lead development milestone meetings and category presentations; manage calendar coordination with cross-functional teams and deadline adherence
- Lead, coach, and develop direct reports while fostering a collaborative, results-oriented team culture
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- 7+ years of merchandising experience within contemporary fashion, accessories, jewelry, luxury, or lifestyle brands
- Demonstrated success owning and growing a product category
- Strong understanding of retail mathematics and assortment planning methodology
- Proven ability to translate trend insights into commercially successful product strategies
- Exceptional analytical, presentation, and storytelling skills
- Experience partnering with Design, Product Development, Planning, and Marketing functions
- Strong leadership capabilities with demonstrated experience managing and developing teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
- Passion for fashion, accessories, consumer trends, and the Kate Spade brand aesthetic
Skills
Experience
7+ years of merchandising experience within contemporary fashion, accessories, jewelry, luxury, or lifestyle brands, with demonstrated success owning and growing a product category. Proven track record of partnering with Design, Product Development, Planning, and Marketing teams to deliver commercially successful collections.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 110,000 to USD 130,000 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
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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