Job Description

About Old Navy

Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, you're choosing a different path. From day one, we've been on a mission to democratize fashion and make shopping fun again. Our teams make style accessible to everyone, creating high-quality, must-have fashion essentials for the whole family, with love, season after season.

We opened our first store in 1994 in San Francisco and have been on a roll ever since. We cultivate a community of playful personalities that thrive in a fast-paced environment where our employees can be their most authentic selves. Here, we're family.

The Role

We are seeking a visionary VP, Head of Women's Merchandising to lead growth and product strategy across all Women's categories. This role reports to the SVP, Women's Merchandising, Partnerships & Licensing. You will set the direction for business expansion, oversee operations and performance, and inspire high-impact Merchandising teams. With full P&L ownership, you will drive long-range strategies that exceed financial goals and customer expectations, while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver differentiated product and compelling customer experiences. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Women's product and consumer behavior, connecting insights to execution with creativity, agility, and a passion for elevating the brand. This role requires a strong relationship builder and strategic thinker who can energize teams with a bold vision and deliver results through product innovation, customer engagement, and operational excellence.

What Youll Do

Strategy & Vision

• Develop and lead the overall vision & strategy for Old Navy's Women's business.
• Empower direct reports to lead the functional strategies within Merchandising to deliver on broader business objectives.
• Set the operational strategy (short and long-term) to deliver the Old Navy Women's long-range plan.
• Provide perspective on market opportunities and alignment with goals and internal strengths.

Product Affinity

• Lead Merchandising team in creating strong product assortments that deliver on Old Navy's goals.
• Ensure product assortments between all departments within the division are aligned and not duplicative.
• Ensure department seasonal strategies provide an exciting customer store experience and support long-term brand and division goals.
• Actively listen to all members of the cross-functional team to surface and act on innovative ideas, empowering the team to own the business.

Business Acumen

• Partner with the Old Navy Women's cross-functional team to manage and respond to business in the moment to achieve sales and profit plans and meet customer demand.
• Lead and guide the team through pre-season processes and milestone meetings.
• Provide clear leadership regarding seasonal investments to ensure smart risks are taken in appropriate categories and financial targets are met.

People & Leadership

• Motivate, coach and inspire the Women's team to drive results. Be a positive, solution-oriented leader and role model. Create a learning environment where employee development is a priority.
• Build strong relationships with key cross-functional partners.
• Align resources within the team and cross-functionally to build an organization set up for success.

Who You Are

• Minimum 12+ years of progressive experience overseeing merchandising in an Omni retail environment with a high growth retailer.
• Strategic and visionary thinker who can articulate a compelling direction that aligns cross-functional teams and drives business growth.
• Strong business acumen with deep expertise in financial metrics, analytical thinking, and the ability to identify and act on key opportunities.
• Agile leader who balances high-level strategy with tactical execution and adapts leadership style to evolving needs.
• Customer-obsessed and market-savvy with deep understanding of Women's product, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape.
• Innovative and instinct-driven with a test-and-learn mindset and the courage to take smart risks that differentiate the brand.
• Collaborative and emotionally intelligent, skilled at building trusted relationships and fostering inclusive, high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communicator and culture builder with the ability to influence, inspire, and lead with a one team mentality across diverse functions.

Benefits At Old Navy

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
• Employees can take up to five on the clock hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of base pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• See more of the benefits we offer.
• For eligible employees.

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We recruit, hire, train and promote qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received awards for our commitment to equality and will foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World\'s Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

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