Creative Merchandise Manager – Home

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

. Build relationships with Buying partners to understand seasonal assortments and develop messaging for key volume-driving items .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and collaborative skills to manage multiple projects and timelines effectively while maintaining attention to detail. Proficient in developing messaging strategies and fostering communication with cross-functional teams to drive sales and enhance brand presence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementCollaborative CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCreative Problem SolvingBuying Knowledge

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Soft Skills

Attention To DetailAdaptabilityProactive ThinkingVerbal CommunicationCuriosity

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteFigmaAsanaAdobe Creative Suite

Industry Keywords

Buying PartnersVisual MerchandisingEcommerceRetail EnvironmentsMarket TrendsSKU InformationEmail MarketingBrand MarketingEditorial ShootsSeasonal Assortments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build relationships with Buying partners to understand seasonal assortments and develop messaging for key volume-driving items
Manage internal processes and track project deadlines
Create monthly message planning documents aligned with inventory, investments, and delivery dates
Partner with Visual Merchandising to translate strategies into engaging retail environments
Select imagery featuring key items for in-store displays
Collaborate with the Digital team to align product priorities with sales needs and adjust messaging
Manage weekly email and site placements to support sales goals and highlight merchandise
Serve as primary contact for Brand Marketing so sales-driving products anchor emotional brand campaigns
Coordinate with studio and styling teams to feature key items in editorial shoots
Monitor market trends and newness relevant to Urban Outfitters customers
Use weekly ecommerce handoffs to identify trends and flag upcoming key items
Develop reactive messaging for weekly business needs using existing assets where possible
Foster communication and collaboration with cross-functional partners
Support the Creative Merchandiser by gathering SKU information, requesting samples, and organizing sample racks for marketing reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Independent and autonomous ways of working
Strong collaborative and organizational skills
Ability to work on multiple projects with multiple timelines while maintaining excellent attention to detail
Proven aptitude for quick, creative, and adaptive thinking
Excellent communication skills and strong verbal etiquette
Proactive with new ideas and healthy curiosity
Ability to problem solve and follow direction
Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and detail-oriented skills
Ability to respond to feedback positively and constructively
Working knowledge of Google Suite
Experience with Figma, Asana, and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
Buying knowledge and styling experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Generous employee discounts
Retirement savings
Anti-harassment training for managers and employees