Assistant Digital Merchandiser

Our Heritage: An American Original Since 1977

Founded on the Upper East Side of New York City by brothers Jay and Kevin McLaughlin, J.McLaughlin was built on a simple idea: great style feels personal.

From a single neighborhood shop to nearly 200 stores nationwide, we have always believed in being local and loyal—to our customers, our communities, and one another. Today, nearly 1,000 employees bring the brand to life across the country, from Maine to Maui.

For over 20 years, our corporate home has been in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, where creativity, craftsmanship, and collaboration continue to shape our next chapter.

Giving back is part of who we are. We support the communities we serve through local partnerships, charitable initiatives, and a belief that businesses should leave places better than they found them.

Overview

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Digital Merchandising Manager, the Assistant Digital Merchandiser will be responsible for supporting the management of content for the website and ecommerce operations while working closely with Ecommerce, Marketing, and Customer Service teams to publish content on time and maintain brand guidelines while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing, and values-driven workplace.

Essential Functions:

• Support the execution of all aspects of the ecommerce photo shoot process from start to finish, including creating shot lists, booking talent, pulling samples, assisting on set, and making image selects
• Assist the Senior Digital Merchandising Manager with site merchandising, product cross sells and associated projects around monthly collection launches and sale events
• Maintain all imagery/image imports for both new and old styles, any and all retouching from both on figure and still life shoots, cropping and maintaining all image swatches/the color table
• Support the optimization of product photography, copy, and overall customer experience online
• Coordinate the product launch process and calendar, working with cross functional partners to launch new product on time
• Support partnership with buying teams to create seamless online shopping experiences for new product initiatives
• Log and test website bugs and issues
• Maintain and optimize product attribution for all new products
• Conduct competitive analysis to help inform merchandising and site experience opportunities
• Partner with buyers to keep abreast of product performance, new deliveries, replenishments etc.
• Assist with pulling swipe/concepts for optimization of new site feature/functions along with concepts for seasonal content to support the assortment

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What we are looking for

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in related field preferred
• Experience in a related role preferred but not required
• Creative thinker with strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Extremely detail oriented
• Proactive, takes initiative when needed
• General understanding of ecommerce business and competitive landscape
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in Photoshop is a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of current emerging design web technologies, competitors, and industry news a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, standing, bending and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to access and navigate various departments at the organization's facilities.

Benefits at a Glance

At J.McLaughlin, we design our benefits with the same care and intention as our product. Our benefits are designed to support well-being, flexibility, and long-term growth.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (eligibility based on hours worked)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Hybrid or flexible work environment (role-dependent)
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional Critical Illness and Accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Clothing allowance and generous discounts on J.McLaughlin merchandise
• Discretionary bonus opportunities (role-dependent)
• Employee referral incentives and commuter benefits

Pay Transparency & Disclaimer

$26 - $30/hour, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications

Compensation and benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility. J.McLaughlin reserves the right to modify compensation and benefit programs at any time, in accordance with applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity

J.McLaughlin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.