Director, Merchandising and Design Full Time

Position Summary

As the Director of Merchandising and Design at Skullcandy, you will provide visionary leadership to our product team, playing a pivotal role in shaping our line plan architecture by different consumer needs and channel segmentation. Your strategic vision, creative mindset, and business acumen will be essential in driving product innovation, market alignment, and consumer satisfaction. You’ll manage seasonal and annual business teardowns and present them back to partners to influence the line plan evolution. Your partnership and influence are vital to delivering product detail information to the global general managers and executive leadership team. This leadership role demands a seasoned professional who can inspire and lead cross-functional teams, overseeing the conceptualization, design, and merchandising of products that not only meet but exceed Skullcandy’s brand identity and consumer expectations.

Primary Functional Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams (product managers, global GM’s, demand planning, and product marketing) in transforming ideas and concepts into marketable products that align with Skullcandy’s brand identity.
• Develop and execute a strategic product roadmap that encompasses the existing line plan and market segmentation.
• Utilize analytical skills to evaluate market trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscapes to inform product development strategies.
• Oversee and guide the creative design process, ensuring product aesthetics align with Skullcandy’s brand vision.
• Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and high design standards throughout the department.
• Drive merchandising strategies that optimize product assortments, placements, and consumer engagement.
• Understanding of common retail and/or digital profit-based metrics such as sell-through, turn, ASP, UPT, and others
• Champion data-driven decision-making by managing and presenting consumer insights and market research to support product strategy.
• Spearhead fast track and special projects, with a focus on China and Vietnam build initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Leadership Team (ETL) to gain buy-in for strategic initiatives and product concepts.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within merchandising and design, with a strong background in consumer electronics or lifestyle industries.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Micro Suite, and KeyShot/3D rendering.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking abilities.
• A track record of fostering creativity and design excellence.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to oversee multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
• Confident presentation and communication skills when pitching ideas and consumer insights to cross-functional teams.
• Product management, wholesale, D2C, retail math proficiency (buying, consumer planning, merchandising management).
• Exceptional proficiency in graphic design to ensure product aesthetics align with Skullcandy’s brand vision and resonate with consumers, enhancing the overall appeal and marketability of our products.
• Passion for the consumer – demonstrated ability to communicate and craft stories geared toward their specific needs.
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan & Employer Match
• Flexible PTO
• Half-day Friday
• EPIC Ski Pass
• Industry Discounts
• Skullcandy Product Discounts
• Dog at Work Policy