Artful Home Part gallery, part art fair, part online marketplace - Artful Home is all of these things and more. For over 30 years, we have been successfully connecting artists and art lovers, offering an extensive juried collection of fine art, craft, and design for the home and wardrobe. We are dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience for customers, artists and staff. We believe that every work of art has a story. We also believe that each member of our team has a story - and that these narratives enrich our entire organization.
Artful Home's Values define who we are as an organization, how we operate, and what we stand for. They act as a compass in every interaction and decision, forming the foundation of our culture.
As we continue to build our organization, apply today to join our team and be a part of our wonderful story!
Merchandise Assistant - Apparel & Accessories Artful Home is looking for a team player, who appreciates what we do, to join our Merchandising team in Madison, WI. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Merchandising team in developing, managing, and curating the product assortment. This position owns the processes of gathering information proactively, accurately maintaining data and coordinating samples while managing other seasonal deliverables. This position helps bring Artful Home's assortment to life!
Responsibilities include:
Focuses on Artful Home's Vision and Guiding Principles. Considers the best interest of Artful Home and its team members, artists, and customers, while performing job duties. Contributes to an environment in which all team members are respected and included regardless of their individual differences and feel motivated to improve individual and work area contributions to achieve desired business results. Sets-up and maintains seasonal assortment using proprietary collection management and sample tracking tools. Responsible for gathering and managing product attribute information. Works with cross-functional teams to communicate product information and updates. Places sample orders in the Sample Management system, follows up with artists on order status, establishes priorities, troubleshoots, and finds solutions. Receives, labels, and organizes inbound sample orders. Collaborates with warehouse, artists, and designers to resolve discrepancies between orders and receipts. Responsible for timely sample return process from initiation to ensuring delivery to artists and designers. Partners with warehouse as needed to unpack inbound orders and pack and ship returns. Assists in the assortment review and selection process by preparing appropriate documents and managing samples for seasonal calendar milestones. Schedules meetings and follows up for the team. Develops effective, collaborative, cross functional partnerships. Develops and maintains artist and designer relationships by requesting information from artists and responding to artists' inquiries. Manages timelines for communications that are sent to Artful Home's artists and designers. Drafts communications, coordinates input across the merchandising department, and executes. Responsible for creating product pages on the website and managing existing product pages to ensure data integrity and the best customer experience. Responsible for catalog and email proofing, ensuring product information and copy accuracy. Maintains, manages, and organizes on hand sample inventory and the sample room for apparel. Completes the annual sample inventory, accounting for and adjusting any discrepancies. Creates and maintains a sample/swatch library and archive for apparel. Initiates and performs additional ad hoc analytical assignments as required. Assists with targeted consumer research to contribute to line development and pricing strategies. Requests necessary merchandising system enhancements. Enhances organizational reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different demands; exploring opportunities to add value to job and work area accomplishments. Participates in related staff, team, and/or task group meetings to ensure constant communication of key items. Maintains current knowledge for this position and within the work area through continuing education, subscriptions, certifications, and memberships. Develops thorough knowledge of area methods, productivity, and quality. The majority of the work requires being onsite at the office in Madison, WI. Occasional remote work may exist. The Successful Candidate Will Possess: 2 or more years of related experience in a similar field is required. Associate or bachelor's degree in fashion, business merchandising, or retail is a plus. Experience with Excel pivot tables is preferred. If you meet these qualifications and are looking for a great opportunity to utilize your talents in a pleasant environment, please attach your resume. No phone calls please. Artful Home is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
