Product - Associate, Merchant

THE TEAM

The mission of the Product Division is to make beautiful product.

The mission of the Merchant Sub-Division is to be the architects of product that meets customer demand through balancing creative and business.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a member of the Merchant team, you will be part of the team responsible for bridging the gap between business and creative, architecting our collections to meet customer demand. As the Associate Merchant, you will play a pivotal role in architecting our seasonal assortment by balancing your business mind with your creative eye. And, with the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless - from a rewarding career in Product to continued growth and development with Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As the Associate Merchant, you will:

- Identify the customer segments that we want to target in the marketplace
- Determine the optimal assortment for each function in our customers’ life
- Ensure top priority trends and elements are optimally represented across our assortment
- Evaluate what is and isn’t driving our business
- Identify what is driving others’ business
- Maximize on business opportunities to make each style saleable
- Provide cross-functional input to ensure a world class shopping experience
- Provide creative and business input to ensure the realization of our optimal assortment

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Associate Merchant has:

- Proven skills, education, and/or applicable certifications in:

- Understanding and evaluating industry trends
- A connection to our customer
- An understanding and passion for the industry in which we operate
- An understanding of Aritzia’s brand vision and style fundamentals with a focus on trends and cultural influences
- The ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners
- A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $50,000 - $100,000 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences — we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

- Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
- A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
- The SET — Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
- Aritzia Virtual Wellness — Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, social or financial.
- Aspirational Workplace — Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They’re also dog friendly. Woof.
- Amenities — Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
- The Extras — We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.

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- Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team._