
Jackie Essis
As an experienced Creative Design & Merchandising Director, I lead teams to create market-leading product assortments by blending... | New York, New York, United States
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Jackie Essis’s Expertise As an experienced Creative Design & Merchandising Director, I lead teams to create market-leading product assortments by blending data-driven insights with innovative design. I have a strong track record of enhancing brand value, setting industry trends, and driving growth. I specialize in translating creative vision into profitable, consumer-resonant products. My leadership is rooted in authenticity, collaboration, and communication, guiding high-performing teams toward excellence. I am committed to process improvement and long-term strategy, thriving on challenges and guiding teams through the evolving market landscape. _______ *Career Highlights* •Relaunched iconic Y2k brand Juicy Couture, growing core categories & building relevant capsules, collaborations, and diffusion businesses. •Trained teams to utilize new technology like Generative AI to curate assortments and product selections limiting over development and design - reducing spending & timelines •Built numerous brands valued between 95M & 3M, increasing SKU productivity, reducing timelines, and implementing creative direction and merchandising strategies. •Pitched & led Creative Direction for Target x Prince activewear Pickleball collection. •Certified Executive Leader, top performer, analytical decisive leader booking 115% over sales plans. •Established development calendars, focused on accountability of global cross-functional teams - reduced timelines by 32-50 weeks. •Presented storytelling, concept, color, trend for retail stores, curated selections, assortment planning, pricing, and markdown strategy, resulting in 20% increase in average unit retail and 40% uplift in SKU profitability. •Traveled overseas, partnered with Product Development, buyers, and factories to improve fit, quality, sourcing, timelines, and costing.
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Jaclyn Essis Creative
Creative Design & Merchandising - Apparel
Mon Jan 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Nyc Alliance
Design & Merchandising Director-Brands, Stores & Business Development
Wed Mar 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Jan 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Nyc Alliance
Design & Merchandising Director - Licensed Brands Juicy Couture, Frye, Tretorn
Wed Sep 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Nov 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Nyc Alliance
Design & Merchandising Director - Juicy Couture
Wed Jul 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Nov 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
G Iii Apparel
Design & Merchandising Director
Wed Nov 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Mar 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
G Iii Apparel
Design Director
Tue Aug 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Feb 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sam Edelman
Head of Design
Mon Sep 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Jan 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Hawke
Head of Design
Mon Sep 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Jan 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Joe Fresh
Designer
Thu Nov 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Sep 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Walter Baker New York
Designer
Sun Jan 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Jan 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Derek Lam
Design/ Development
Sat Jan 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Jan 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)