Maison Margiela is a Paris-based fashion house founded in 1988 by Belgian designer Martin Margiela. Celebrating unconventional aesthetics and embracing the philosophy that fashion is an art of expression rather than a cult of personality, Maison Margiela offers haute couture, ready-to-wear for women and men, contemporary line MM6, footwear, interior design, and accessories, including leather goods, fine jewelry and fragrance.
In 2002, the French house became part of OTB. Along with sister brands of the group, Maison Margiela continues pushing the boundaries of modern fashion while preserving its distinctive identity and heritage.
 

Role Overview

Maison Margiela is seeking a senior, strategic, and product-driven Head of Collection Merchandising – Ready-to-Wear (Men’s & Women’s). This role is pivotal in shaping the global collection vision, ensuring a seamless articulation between creative ambition, brand positioning, and commercial performance across all markets.

Key Responsibilities

· Define and lead the global merchandising strategy for Men’s and Women’s Ready-to-Wear collections

· Own the construction of seasonal collection plans, ensuring coherence, depth, and clarity across categories

· Act as a key business partner to Design, Product Development, and Supply Chain, driving alignment from concept to market

· Leverage performance analysis, market intelligence, and client insights to inform and refine product strategy

· Oversee pricing architecture, category segmentation, and lifecycle management

· Lead showroom strategy and actively contribute to global buying sessions

· Ensure alignment with regional merchandising teams while integrating local market specificities

· Manage, mentor, and develop a team of two, fostering a high-performance culture

· Prepare and deliver strategic presentations to senior leadership and key stakeholders

Profile

· 8–10 years of experience in merchandising within the luxury fashion industry

· Strong expertise in Ready-to-Wear across both men’s and women’s categories

· Proven experience in team leadership and cross-functional collaboration

· Business mindset

· Highly analytical mindset combined with strong product sensitivity and aesthetic judgement

· Ability to operate effectively in an international and matrixed environment

· Excellent communication and presentation skills

· Fluency in French & English is required; Italian is a strong advantage