[Hiring] Director, Merchandising & Store Technology @Designer Brands

Role Description

At Designer Brands, technology plays a critical role in how we connect products, stores, and customers across our retail banners in the U.S. and Canada. As Director, Merchandising & Store Technology, you'll lead the strategy, delivery, and ongoing performance of the technology solutions that support merchandising, planning, allocation, inventory management, and store operations.

Partnering closely with business and technology leaders, you'll shape technology roadmaps, drive innovation, and ensure teams have the systems and data needed to achieve business objectives. This is an opportunity to lead high-performing teams and influence the technology solutions that support hundreds of stores and the customers they serve every day.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible technology management experience supporting retail merchandising systems and/or store technology applications, including point-of-sale and inventory management solutions.
• Experience leading large-scale technology portfolios, modernization initiatives, vendor relationships, and budget oversight.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of retail merchandising processes and supporting technologies, including assortment planning, merchandise planning, allocation, inventory management, and point-of-sale solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute technology strategies, roadmaps, and investment plans that align with business objectives and deliver measurable results.
• Strong understanding of technology governance, cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, disaster recovery, and architecture principles.
• Direct experience leading PCI, SOX, and FTC compliance activities and audits, including PCI DSS compliance for point-of-sale environments.
• Proven experience building, developing, and leading high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change, process transformation, and technology adoption initiatives.
• Ability to influence senior leaders, build strong partnerships, and align stakeholders around strategic priorities.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to evaluate trade-offs and translate complex business needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Free virtual health care, robust family/fertility benefits, 401(k) w/ match, and more.
• Hybrid and remote work opportunities.
• Training programs, professional development, and education assistance.
• 30% off at DSW & DSW.com, plus discounts across our family of brands.