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MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATE

ABOUT YOU:

As a Merchandising Associate at Jostens, you'll play a key role in shaping our product stories across fashion jewelry, accessories, gifting, and paper goods. From trend research to product development, you'll help bring fresh, inspiring collections to life while supporting a creative, engaging, and fast-paced team.

YOU WILL:

+ Assist. Support the Merchandising team in product development, sample tracking, and seasonal line planning.

+ Update. Maintain product databases, SKU creation, and item set-up in PLM or related systems.

+ Develop. Participate in trend research and competitive analysis to support assortment strategy.

+ Connect. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Development, Creative, Sourcing, and eCommerce) to support product launches and ensure data integrity. Assist in managing timelines, follow-ups, and vendor communications to ensure on-time deliverables.

+ Strengthen. Analyze sales data and support forecasting, inventory planning, and business recaps.

+ Help. Assist with visual line sheets, style guides, and presentation materials using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).

YOU HAVE:

+ Experience. 1–3 years of experience in merchandising, buying, product development, or related field. Preferred experience in jewelry, accessories, gifting, or paper products.

+ Education. Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Design, Business, or related field preferred.

+ Passion. An excitement for product and an eye for design, especially within fashion, jewelry/accessories, or lifestyle/gifting categories.

+ Technical Skills. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.) and Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign and Illustrator). Preferred familiarity with PLM systems or merchandising tools is a plus.

+ Attention to Detail. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills. Preferred strong visual and creative sensibility with a commercial mindset.

+ Great Communication Skills. Ability to communicate with business units.

LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:

+ We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.

+ We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.

+ We believe in flexibility. We offer a hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week.

+ We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. *For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 8 company paid holidays, and family paid leave.

+ We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.

+ We believe in pay transparency. The salary range is $50,000 to $60,000.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31, 2025.

ABOUT US:

Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here (https://f.io/HIAsH659) .

ALL ABOUT MERCHANDISING:

Our Merchandising team drives the ideation and development of a product offering that supports our consumers; educators, parents and students alike, in celebrating their achievement with pride. The team is comprised of several product categories including jewelry, stationery, graduation regalia, apparel, and celebratory accessories. This highly collaborative group works directly with Marketing, Sales, Digital & Operations in business decision-making and strategy decisions to support product introductions. Team members are expected to be immersed in consumer data, direct and indirect competitive landscape, and relevant product trends. We proudly manufacture a large majority of our products in the USA by Jostens owned and operated factories. This team is the driver of the development process and decision making, whilst working side by side with our sourcing team to make the best purchasing and development decisions for the overall business. The success of our team is directly related to a culture of cross-team collaboration. Jostens allows for a hybrid work setting that focuses on creating professional and personal development. We can’t wait to show you what our team has to offer at Jostens!

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):

Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at [email protected] or (952) 830-3300.

Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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