Since the first J. McLaughlin store opened over 35 years ago on New York’s Upper East Side, we’ve been delighted to have many of our best customers become our best employees. We also take great pride in the fact that many employees return to J. McLaughlin after taking time off to raise their families and pursue other interests. They’ve found that with fun people, flexible scheduling, a friendly supportive work environment and great discounts on clothing and accessories, J. McLaughlin is a great place to work at any life stage.

We are always interested in meeting enthusiastic, motivated individuals who understand and embrace the J. McLaughlin brand, and have proven sales, client service and management experience. We offer both full and part-time positions in our 63 stores, and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Stores

Sales Associates
We are currently looking for Full-Time, Part-Time and Seasonal sales associates for the following locations:

Georgetown, D.C.
Princeton, NJ
Spring Lake, NJ
Bay Head, NJ
Richmond, VA
Nantucket, MA
Highlands, NC
Atlanta, GA (Part-time)
Martha's Vineyard, MA (Full-time and Part-time)
Boston, MA (Full-time and Part-time)
Beverly Farms, MA (Full-time and Part-time)
Houston, TX (Full-time and Part-Time)



Location

Please e-mail resumes with a short cover letter to: dziruk@jmclaughlin.com
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NEW JERSEY - Manager & Assistant Manager
We are currently looking for full-time manager and assistant manager in New Jersey.

Main Areas of Responsibility:

Manage the day to day activities and operations for the store including hiring, scheduling, training, merchandising, loss prevention, team leadership, customer service, etc. Responsible for achieving store’s sales goals while providing and ensuring a superior experience for all customers.

Qualifications:

-2+ retail management experience preferred
-Understanding of the specialty retail environment
-Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience
-Requires strong management and leadership skills
-Strong analytical and problem solving skills
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Thorough knowledge of store retail practices and concepts



Location

Please e-mail resumes with a short cover letter to: dziruk@jmclaughlin.com
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Manager & Assistant Manager - Houston, TX
We are currently looking for full-time manager and assistant manager in Houston, TX.

Main Areas of Responsibility:

Manage the day to day activities and operations for the store including hiring, scheduling, training, merchandising, loss prevention, team leadership, customer service, etc. Responsible for achieving store’s sales goals while providing and ensuring a superior experience for all customers.

Qualifications:

-2+ retail management experience preferred
-Understanding of the specialty retail environment
-Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience
-Requires strong management and leadership skills
-Strong analytical and problem solving skills
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Thorough knowledge of store retail practices and concepts


Location

Please e-mail resumes with a short cover letter to: dziruk@jmclaughlin.com
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Corporate Office

Application Systems Analyst
Reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging and installing to support an organization's application systems. Consults with users to identify current operating procedures and to clarify program objectives. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the retail apparel field. Relies on experience, and judgment to perform the functions of the job.
Will handle software specific tickets, when escalated by the help desk technicians.
Will work as a member of the IT Team and will be responsible for helping team members with any IT related tasks as needed.

Main Areas of Responsibility:
End User Support (Top Level Support for Application Systems)
• Provide top level help desk support for all business application questions. This includes a growing list of application such as Celerant RMS, Magento, Great Plains, Planning systems, Allocation Systems, ERP, PDM, PLM, and WMS.
• Create ad-hoc report from SQL databases per user’s request.
• Analyze and resolve issues regarding application functionality
• Analyze and resolve data integrity issues.
User Training (As Needed)
• Create training documentation for Celerant Command Retail Management System, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Magento, JOS and other IT supported applications
• Develop and deliver application training for end users

Application Development:
• Work with all departments to create reports, or develop applications that improve processes throughout the organization.


Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Programming related field
• 3-5 Years experience in IT field, specifically in an application systems analyst role
• 2-5 Years supervisory experience
• Programming skills including but not limited to SQL, PHP, HTML, CSS, Java Script a must
• Microsoft Certifications a plus
• Technical experience in the retail apparel industry a must
• Excellent communication skills a must
• Understanding of the Celerant Retail Management System a plus
• Experience with Magento a plus
• Detailed and analytical a must
• Great organization skills a must
• Highly Skilled with Microsoft Office Products especially Excel a must

Location
BROOKLYN, NY

Please e-mail resumes with a short cover letter to: tkallay@jmclaughlin.com
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Production Coordinator-Accessory Division
Purpose and Scope: Help facilitate production and manage the flow of communication and changes to all factories/merchandiser/staff with a sense of urgency to eliminate roadblocks in production and deliver quality garments on time.

Responsibilities:
• Analyze and respond to all overseas emails pertaining to production and development for production
• Work closely with product development coordinator for approval and comments of samples.
• Order processing, make sure MU% and Deliveries are met
• Track material and trims delivery.
• Help maintain material inventory report.
• Assist with price negotiation, and update PO, and pricing report.
• Assist with tracking web/ pps samples.
• Enter prices into merchandising system.
• Update Production Report Weekly.
• Keep sample organize.
• Special projects, as needed.
Job Requirements:
• Must be organized and efficient.
• Strong follow up capability
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to multi-task and communicate with many teams and departments.
• Associate degree and above
• 2-3 years experience in Accessory preferred


Location
BROOKLYN, NY

Please e-mail resumes with a short cover letter to: rho@jmclaughlin.com
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CAD Designer
The Position:

Responsible for all aspects of CAD Design including development of prints, color combinations, stripes, graphics and plaids for each season.

Responsibilities:

- Provide service to Design through all stages of print development from initial concepts through development of artwork - repeat layouts for prints, embroideries, and screen separations.
- Interpret trends as they apply to each division and in turn execute artwork.
- Prepare artwork package for production ready standards.
- Organize and prioritize CAD projects under our T & A calendar.
- Occasional communication with overseas printing mill on technical issues and strike off comments.

Job Requirements:

- Must have strong CAD skills, particularly Photoshop & Illustrator.
- Candidate should have knowledge of emerging trends and color & be able to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Knowledge of all technical print techniques from flat screen, rotary to placement prints (reactive, pigment, discharge) is a PLUS.
- Knowledge of fabric construction is a PLUS.
- Good sense of color application
- 2-5 years experience

Location
BROOKLYN, NY

Please e-mail resumes with a short cover letter to: rho@jmclaughlin.com
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Director, Information Technology
THE POSITION:

The Director Information Technology will plan, direct, and manage the IT activities and operations on a day to day basis. This includes administering the department’s budget and facilities, mentoring and developing a staff of five, and identifying system and process enhancements that will improve current and future business needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and execute an IT strategy in support of the company’s mission and core objectives.
• Develop an annual business plan and operating budget for the department and monitor the implementation of these to ensure the financial targets are met.
• Define and seek approval for the level of IT resources required to meet business goals; prioritize and schedule major projects accordingly.
• Responsible for researching and evaluating new technologies and implementing new software systems.
• Direct the preparation and implementation of policies, procedures and standards relating to information and telecommunication systems.
• Monitor network security and supervise the entire network system of the organization.
• Assist in unit testing to verify the system functions satisfy business requirements.
• Evaluate software vendors and solutions.
• Negotiate service level agreements with both internal and external customers and service providers and monitor service delivery to ensure the agreed targets and standards are met.
• Accountable for the management, mentoring, and career development of all IT staff.
• Seek out and attends relevant industry workshops for the purposes of building individual professional development and keeping current with advancements within the field of information technology.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate complex business processes and application solutions to users at all levels.
• Excellent problem solving skills and comfort with ambiguity in addressing yet-to-be defined client business challenges especially where there is no precedent.
• Proficient in MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Access, MS-Visio, MS-SQL, PHP, Visual Basic, ColdFusion, MySQL, and Great Plains.
• Familiarity with graphic design software such as Adobe CD package.
• Fluency in Web 2.0 website back ends and SQL query languages.
• Experienced in Celerant, ITR, Visual 2000 PLM, Jesta S&D, Jesta Merchandising, Jesta Store, and Magento Systems preferred.
• Understanding of the standard packaged systems implementation process and software development life cycle.
• Strong team player: flexible, friendly, collegial, and enthusiastic.
• Four-year degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years experience in Information Technology.
• At least 3 years experience utilizing POS and ERP applications in a distribution, manufacturing, or retail environment preferred.
• Background in apparel, fashion, or related field is highly desirable.


Location
BROOKLYN, NY

Please e-mail resumes with a short cover letter to: hrcorp@jmclaughlin.com
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RETAIL VISUAL DISPLAY COORDINATOR
The ideal candidate for the position of visual display coordinator will be both dreamer and doer. Given the narrow breadth of resources available and the extraordinary scale of expansion planned, the visual coordinator will need to be a renaissance individual -- agile, nimble, a juggler of many projects, a wearer of many hats. Creativity is an important component of the role yet it must go hand in hand with
a healthy measure of left-brain thinking.: planning, organization, and communication skills to complete projects on schedule and partner with the visual manager, marketing and stores. Ours is a distinctive brand with a well-bred legacy of style, the visual display coordinator needs to be both attuned to fashion yet mindful of J.McLaughlin's niche in that arena. Importantly, while we are looking for someone who will take this supporting role in advancing our growth agenda seriously, we firmly believe in a sense of fun.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Concept & Communication:
- Interpret bi-weekly window concepts aligned to seasonal marketing campaigns to meet the unique needs of a diverse portfolio of stores
- Calendar themes on a quarterly basis
- Execute and photograph prototype displays for windows(and feature tables when applicable).
- Issue comprehensive directives to stores
- Continually generate fresh ideas in display using varied materials, while retaining a collaborative and flexible mindset

Fiscal Responsibility:
- Efficiently utilize all display materials, including adaptations from recycled displays
- Work within budget parameters to maximize materials and time to execute display project
- Deliver in time and on budget


Location
BROOKLYN, NY

Please e-mail resumes with a short cover letter to: HRVisual@jmclaughlin.com
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Assistant Merchandiser
DEPARTMENT: Merchandising

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Merchandiser supports the Merchandise Manager and the Merchandising team. The position assists in developing and implementing merchandise assortments by creating, maintaining and distributing orders. The Assistant Merchandiser will also interact with the store organization to understand the needs of our customers with a clear understanding of the J. McLaughlin brand.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain reports on a daily basis, managing all changes/updates based on line sheets and assortment plans, and communicating the changes to the sales team.

• Purchase order implementation and maintenance.

• Analyze selling info and help prepare sku plans

• Communication with Product Development to ensure on time deliveries are met.

• Suggest reorder opportunities in a timely matter.

• Fills the line plan to assort new store openings.

• Establish and maintain strong levels of communication and partnership with cross-functional teams.


QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

• Working knowledge of excel and automated systems.

• Have a blend of subjective and objective reasoning.

• A strong relation with the J. McLaughlin brand and the lifestyle it represents.

• College degree in a related field.

• 1 year of retail or merchandising experience

Location
BROOKLYN, NY

Please e-mail resumes with a short cover letter to: bbramante@jmclaughlin.com
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Fabric R&D
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Source fabrics applying knowledge of the market & quality and aesthetic sense of trend in fashion. Development and research for new fabrics is the main focus. Keep up with new fabric knowledge and color techniques through attending fabric exhibitions. Test for quality control and consult on proper blends of materials to create a specific garment quality, enhance fabric’s quality and performance to ensure customer satisfaction. Purchase fabric within a budget and work with many different multinational mills to ensure proper fabric manufacturing, cost and quality. Establish a trust worthy fabric standards for the company


REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s Degree in Textile.

Location
BROOKLYN, NY

Please e-mail resumes with a short cover letter to: tkallay@jmclaughlin.com
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Retail Accountant
J. McLaughlin
Job Title: Retail Accountant/Staff Accountant
Status: Full time

The Brand

The name J. McLaughlin is synonymous with classic American clothing and accessories for women and men. Based in New York, J. McLaughlin is a recognized retail industry leader providing high quality clothing with a flare for bold colors and signature prints combined with unexpected design twists. There is a family of 70 J. McLaughlin stores nationwide, catering to those who enjoy beautifully designed and crafted clothing and accessories all produced in their own workshops.

Position Overview
J. McLaughlin is looking for a hands-on individual to take over several aspects of the financial/accounting process as it relates to our retail stores and wholesale customers.
Only roll up your sleeves, detail oriented individuals need apply. Essential requirements include strong math and logic skills, a strong computer aptitude, dependability, flexibility, outgoing and friendly attitude, and the ability to communicate well.
Essential Job Functions
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly sales reporting
• Credit card processing review and dispute resolution
• Act as resource and point of contact for 70+ store managers
• Assist in new store set up (set up store vendor accounts, order supplies, licensing)
• Review and approve all store supply orders
• Review and distribute quarterly sales goals to stores
• Review and approve monthly quota reports
• Review monthly deposit logs and prepare cash journal entry
• Prepare Sales Tax Returns
• Review all petty cash requests and employee expense reports
• Prepare and send all wholesale invoices
• Wholesale collections
• Prepare corporate bank deposits
• Lease administration (maintain lease schedule)
• Prepare monthly sales reporting for landlords
• Maintain lease calendar

Requirements
• Accounting degree with a minimum of 1-2 years of general ledger accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with luxury retail/wholesale apparel/accessories industry preferred
• Proficiency with Great Plains or related accounting software preferred
• Strong Excel skills required
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated, with excellent communication skills
• Positive, Friendly, “Can-do” attitude
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor


Location
BROOKLYN, NY

Please e-mail resumes with a short cover letter to: mmelvin@jmclaughlin.com
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