Director of Merchandising, Collaborations and Partnerships at Old Navy in San Francisco, California

Job Description:

About Old Navy

Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, you’re choosing a different path. From day one, we’ve been on a mission to democratize fashion and make shopping fun again. Our teams make style accessible to everyone, creating high-quality, must-have fashion essentials for the whole family, with love, season after season.

We opened our first store in 1994 in San Francisco and have been on a roll ever since. We cultivate a community of playful personalities that thrive in a fast-paced environment where our employees can be their most authentic selves. Here, we’re family.

About the Role

In this role, you will develop, execute and drive inclusive merchandise strategies that delight the customer while meeting or exceeding the financial goals of the business. As the commercial backbone of the product development process, you will work closely with your cross functional partners using customer insights, market data and business performance to bring great products to market that amaze and delight our customers. You will own the product-level P and L, drive results and closely monitor the health of your categories ensuring product and assortments are commercially-viable and drive profitable growth. You are customer curious and put the customer at the forefront of every idea, decision and interaction, with empathy of their experiences.

What You'll Do

• Create the operational pathway and process (short and long-term) to deliver the Old Navy Partnerships and Collaboration strategy


• Provide perspective on market, supplier and partnership opportunities & alignment with goals and/or internal strengths.


• Identify key partnerships and 3rd party opportunities that complement the assortment across the family, align with the customer needs and Old Navy value equation.


• Manage and identify supplier and partnership relationships and contracts.


• Build strong and effective working relationships with key cross-functional partners, suppliers, and partners.


• Align resources appropriately within own team and cross-functionally to build an organization that is set up for success.

Who You Are

• Deep knowledge of Collaborations, 3rd Party and Partnerships in a retail environment


• Understanding of product development, supply chain and supplier/vendor management systems and processes.


• Demonstrate agility in leadership style and flexibility of approach; has the ability to think strategically (high-level) and tactically (to drive execution).


• Must be the market-facing expert for both household names and up and coming brands


• Experience in leading a Partnerships/Collaborations-centric marketplace or division.


• Experience collaborating with and driving a cross-functional team that spans multiple facets of vertical retail, ie Marketing, Design, etc.

Benefits at Old Navy

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
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*For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.


Salary Range: $152,500 - $202,000 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.



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