OVERVIEW:

La Garçonne is seeking to fill the position of Director of Operations. This candidate is an experienced and accomplished leader with the right balance of creative sensibility and business acumen. The Director of Operations is responsible for building, improving and managing operational processes, as well as developing strategies to grow and scale the business. The Director of Operations reports to the CEO and Creative Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Actively manage omnichannel day-to-day operations to provide the best possible experience to our clients. 

- Work with the Retail Store team to not only drive and maximize sales performance,but also achieve operational efficiencies via executing rigorous inventory management processes. 

- Collaborate with cross functional teams to maximize the customer experience online, including site navigation, content development, checkout funnel and promotional campaigns.

- Ensure that the entire process (ranging from timely delivery of new merchandise, to product copy, to execution of PDP photoshoots, etc.) resulting in the successful uploads of new products take place on a timely basis.

- Engage with merchandising and buying groups to review product selling data to actively manage the merchandise portfolio in achieving maximum sell-thru and profitability.

- Be accountable for meeting P&L and budget ​projections.

- Regularly identify and target areas in which company can improve operational processes.

- Establish policies that promote company culture and vision.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in leading ecommerce operations in luxury fashion or lifestyle sectors.

- Minimum of 7 years of sales management experience in luxury retail.

- Minimum of 3 years experience in luxury fashion, magazine and/or fashion editorial office highly preferred.

- Extensive experience in leading and managing teams and individuals.

- Strong record of achieving corporate priorities and business objectives.

- Proven analytical and quantitative skills including a strong understanding of online metrics.

- Excellent communications skills and exemplary work ethics.

- High attention to detail with strong ability to multitask.

- Proficient in financial modeling and forecasting.

Benefits for full-time employees include company paid health/dental/eye insurance, generous company matching 401K, PTO, paid holidays, healthcare flexible spending account, commuter benefits, etc.

To apply for this position, please send cover letter and resume to careers@lagarconne.com with the job title in the subject line.

OVERVIEW: La Garconne is seeking a well-rounded Sales Associate on a part-time/full-time basis, experienced with high-end designer merchandise for its Amagansett store.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Uphold the company image by maintaining a professional demeanor, grace and sense of formality at all times.

- Roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary to maintain day to day operations i.e., fulfilling online orders, check in new merchandise, steam, restock sold items, etc.

- Work with clients to accommodate their needs and wants - always maintaining the brand’s high standards.

- Cultivate strong client relationships i.e., consistent communication - new deliveries,follow-up and follow-through on closed sales

- Always maintain the standards of the sales floor - evenly spaced hanging merchandise, folded items are uniform and correct - this also applies to all stock & storage areas.

- Assist with inventory, special events and special projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience, 2-4 years in high-end luxury Women's RTW and shoes/handbags; interest in art a plus.

- Solid understanding of various designer DNA i.e., Margaret Howell, Comme Des Garcons, Casey Casey, Marsèll and The Row.

- Team oriented with a sensitivity to take initiative and help colleagues.

- Special understanding of Customer Service needs and client priorities with a sense of discretion, formality and grace.

- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills

- Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively.

- Ability to work varied hours/days, weekends and holidays.

- Bilingual a plus, but not necessary.

Benefits for full-time employees include company paid health/dental/eye insurance, generous company matching 401K, PTO, paid holidays, healthcare flexible spending account, commuter benefits, etc.

To apply for this position, please send cover letter and resume to careers@lagarconne.com with the job title in the subject line.

OVERVIEW: La Garconne offers an exciting and challenging internship opportunity for students seeking experience in marketing, product copy,storytelling, styling, customer service, inventory management, merchandising and buying.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Social Media Intern
- Assist in creative and market research to support La Garconne's brand identity.
- Assist in creating moodboards and presentations.
- Sourcing materials and vendors for creative projects.
- Assist the supervisor by helping to address the department's administrative duties.
- Requires an in-depth knowledge of fashion history, current fashion events, art and culture.
- Background in fashion design or fine art strongly preferred.
- Must be proficient in photoshop, excel, and social media platforms.
- Comfortable thinking visually; exceptional research and communication skills.

Buying Intern
- Assist in the day-to-day operations of the buying department.
- Support the buying team in consolidating, updating and organizing documents related to buying.
- Assist the supervisor by helping to address the department’s administrative duties.
- Day-to-day tasks as assigned.

Merchandising Intern
- Assist in the workflow of merchandising products, including uploads and data entry.
- Collaborate with merchandising team.
- Assist in setting up new items in merchandise database.
- Assist the supervisor by helping to address the department’s administrative duties.
- Day-to-day tasks as assigned.
- Detail-oriented.

On Figure Styling Intern
- Assist in the styling preparation for on-figure shoots.
- Research for photo shoots.
- Assist the supervisor by helping to address the department’s administrative duties.
- Day-to-day tasks as assigned.
- Previous experience with a stylist or fashion publication is strongly preferred.

Customer Service Intern
- Help order fulfillment and processing, customer assistance and troubleshooting.
- Assist the supervisor by helping to address the department’s administrative duties.
- Day-to-day tasks as assigned.

Inventory Management & Receiving Intern
- Consistently interfacing/communicating with the flagship Tribeca store and internal all departments i.e., buying, merchandising, studio and customer service.
- Allocating inventory to the Tribeca store and Online.
- Preparing PO orders for receiving vendor deliveries.
- Confirming that what is delivered by vendor is consistent with what merchandise was ordered.
- Receiving vendor inventory (i.e., labeling, tagging, etc.).
- Reconciling inventory discrepancies.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong interest in fashion.
- Demonstrated interest in the department to which you are applying.
- Must be available for a minimum of three months. Additionally, the internship cannot be extended beyond three months.
- Must be available for a minimum of 2 days a week, maximum of 3 days a week.
- Learns quickly, has a head for problem solving.
- Must be comfortable working with Macs.

To apply for this position, please send cover letter and resume to careers@lagarconne.com with the job title in the subject line.