Jobs in Belmont, CA

We are seeking an experienced retail and/or luxury professional to lead our buying and operations function for a high-end, multi-brand retail environment in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is an in-person leadership role that offers direct exposure to small business entrepreneurship within the luxury retail space.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the buying and operations function, including seasonal buys and inventory planning
• Maintain and grow relationships with premium and luxury brand partners and vendors
• Oversee seasonal order placement, allocations, and delivery tracking
• Create and analyze sales, inventory, and performance reports to inform merchandising and buying decisions
• Manage and support e-commerce operations, ensuring alignment between in-store and online assortments
• Partner with leadership to optimize operational processes across retail and digital channels
• Support POS and backend operations using Shopify or a comparable platform

Qualifications

• Prior experience in luxury or specialty retail, buying, or retail operations
• Strong working knowledge of contemporary and luxury designer brands
• Proficiency with Shopify or comparable POS/e-commerce systems
• Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial retail environment

Additional Details

• In-person role based in the greater San Francisco Bay Area
• Opportunity to travel to key markets such as New York and Paris
• Competitive compensation package including:
• Base salary
• Commission
• Store discount
• Health insurance

VP of Sourcing

SAUSALITO, CA (hybrid)

Serena and Lily is seeking a VP of Sourcing to join our team in Sausalito, California. This role will report to the CFO / COO and will have direct reports to mentor and guide. We are looking for an individual with experience as the head of a department; and who has strong knowledge in sourcing, production, and product development. You will lead and continue to advance S&L’s sourcing strategy. You will manage information across functions, leading and working closely with all cross-functional partners. Each day can range from small tasks to building large strategies for this role.

The ideal candidate is a strong and motivational leader, a strategic thinker, a collaborative cross-functional partner, and a reliable team player. You must also have a strong business acumen, an impressive work ethic, advanced presentation skills, a deep understanding and appreciation for the S&L customer, and a sincere commitment to the development of your direct reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee sourcing teams and strategies across multiple categories or business units.
• Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage supplier partnerships and drive cost savings, efficiency, and innovation.
• Determine company-wide sourcing policies while partnering with senior leadership
• Works directly with Agents/Vendors in all product categories. Vendors range from overseas to domestic importers.
• Managing and onboarding Domestic or Direct Import US vendors to suit Serena & Lily’s packaging, labeling, and operations processes.
• Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency.
• Manage Calendar & timelines w/ cross-functional teams and vendors/agents to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Manage compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including sustainability and ethical sourcing guidelines
• Evaluate current supplier portfolio and introduce new suppliers to balance the sourcing matrix with strategic goals for growth.
• Close working partnership with Design, Merchandising, Planning and DC.
• Leadership – pro-actively mentor, train, guide, and support the sourcing team.
• Implement operation efficiencies and adapt quickly to changes.
• Define a clear people development vision that aligns with the organization’s goals. This includes identifying the skills, competencies, and leadership qualities required for future success.
• Succession Planning - encourage tailored development plans that address specific needs of individuals while aligning them with the broader organizational strategy

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 10 years in Sourcing and Production Role.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in managing teams and complex supplier negotiations.
• Knowledge in product sourcing internationally as well as domestically.
• Understanding of raw material properties, fabric, embroidery, construction, and finishes.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong negotiation, financial reporting and quantitative analysis skills.
• Strong capacity planning and production management capabilities.
• Knowledge of product packaging, quality assurance and product testing.
• Logistics and supply chain management and coordination experience.
• Effective communicator with internal and external parties, must have the ability to work in/with cross functional teams.
• Proactive approach to problem solving, adapt quickly to changes.
• Demonstrates high level of organization and can quickly reprioritize based on the needs of the business.
• Detail oriented and driven by deadlines and high sense of urgency.
• Ability to manage production to the master calendar.
• Must be willing to accommodate off hours/overseas meetings.
• Travel required.
• Proficient reading, written and verbal language skills (English).
• Multi-cultural awareness and respect.
• College Degree required.

COMPENSATION:

• $250k-$300k per year is the anticipated starting base pay for this role. This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this role. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: experience, education, and skills.
• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance should they choose to participate in Serena & Lily’s benefits. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan. During the first year of employment, full-time employees accrue twenty-one days of PTO and seven paid holidays throughout the year.

Recruitment Specialist

We are seeking a passionate and results-oriented Recruitment Specialist to join our team. If you are dedicated to deeply understanding business needs, excel in talent sourcing, and are skilled at guiding candidates through the entire journey from initial contact to onboarding and integration, we look forward to your application. You will become a strategic partner to business units, playing a key role in attracting top talent for our company.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Proactively communicate with department heads to deeply understand talent needs. Lead the development of accurate candidate personas and compelling job descriptions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

2. Manage and optimize existing recruitment channels (e.g., LinkedIn, job boards, employee referrals). Proactively explore and develop new, efficient talent pipelines to help enhance the company's employer brand image in the talent market.

3. Utilize advanced sourcing techniques (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter tools) to identify active and passive candidates. Demonstrate excellent resume screening and phone interviewing skills to ensure the recommendation of high-quality, well-matched candidates to hiring teams.

4. Professionally coordinate and schedule all rounds of interviews. Throughout the recruitment process, provide candidates with a smooth, transparent, and positive communication experience, showcasing the company's professionalism.

5. Fully manage the process from offer issuance to onboarding procedures. Proactively follow up on new employee probation periods, collaborate with department managers to ensure smooth integration, and help improve employee retention rates.

6. Regularly track, analyze, and report key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, channel effectiveness, offer acceptance rate). Use data-driven insights to continuously optimize recruitment strategies and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

1. Experience: Bachelor's degree or above. Minimum of 3 years of full-time recruitment experience. In-house/corporate recruitment experience is preferred.

2. Stability & Professionalism: Stable career history with an average tenure of over 1 years per company. Possess a high sense of responsibility and professional ethics.

3. Core Competencies:

(1)    Business Acumen: Ability to quickly understand business goals and the core requirements of different positions.

(2)    Communication & Influence: Excellent communication, coordination, and negotiation skills, adept at collaborating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

(3)    Results-Driven: Strong sense of ownership, clear goal orientation, capable of independently managing and completing the full recruitment cycle.

(4)    Data-Driven Mindset: Possess basic data interpretation skills, able to extract actionable insights from recruitment data.

4. Preferred Qualifications: Recruitment experience in specific domains (e.g., Sales, Marketing, etc.); Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); Involvement in employer branding initiatives or campus recruitment programs.

Assistant Designer, Textiles

SAUSALITO, CA

Serena & Lily is searching for an Assistant Textiles Designer to join our tight knit Design Team at our Sausalito Headquarters. Our ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, is eager to learn and brings to the table a technical skill set that will allow them to hit the ground running. This role is responsible for assisting in all textile developments ensuring that quality, accuracy and on time execution are paramount from concept to production. This role reports into the Senior Designer. Product development is collaborative and tactile so ability to work in person is imperative.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the development of all textile categories.
• Create design specifications for seasonal collections across products including bedding, bath, beach, and other soft goods.
• Produce scaled renderings in Photoshop for visual presentations.
• Translate creative concepts into precise, technically accurate specifications.
• Develop layouts and adapt original artwork to suit textile product requirements.
• Build and maintain BOMs and technical specifications in Backbone PLM.
• Partner with factories and agents to ensure product quality and consistency throughout the development cycle.
• Review lab dips, strike-offs, and development samples with a sharp eye for detail, ensuring accuracy against specs and cohesion with existing product lines.
• Manage product development submissions and maintain fabric libraries.
• Assist with seasonal assortment reviews and presentation setups.
• Identify opportunities for innovation in production techniques, materials, and design processes.
• Research new ideas, materials, and trims to inspire and support seasonal concepts.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity to inform product direction.
• Stay organized and up to date with calendar deadlines and milestone changes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BFA in Textile Design, Fashion Design, or related field.
• 1-3 years’ experience in textile design, fashion design or product development.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Detail Oriented – from producing technically accurate specs to evaluating color, you have an eye for detail and commitment to quality
• Quick Learner and a self-starter – seeking assistance when faced with challenges and finding the right resources to finish tasks.
• Highly organized – thrives in fast past environments by keeping a meticulous eye on all the balls in the air at one time, able to anticipate the next step and effectively self-manage their time.
• Problem Solver – you see a problem, and you solve it. Highly adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• An ability to listen well and follow direction, asking for clarity when needed.
• Team player – ready to lend a hand, no matter the task
• You build strong and mutually respectful cross functional relationships

COMPENSATION:

• $75-85k per year is the anticipated starting base pay for this role. This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this role. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: experience, education, and skills.
• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance should they choose to participate in Serena & Lily’s benefits. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan. During the first year of employment, full-time employees accrue twenty-one days of PTO and seven paid holidays throughout the year.

Inventory Planning Coordinator

(Hybrid - Sausalito, CA)

Serena & Lily is searching for an Inventory Planning Coordinator for our fast-growing multi-channel retail business at our beautiful Sausalito Headquarters. Inventory Planning Coordinators provide overall support to our Inventory team by monitoring purchase orders, inventory levels, and backorders. The ideal candidate is extremely detail-oriented, interested in retail, and excited by the opportunity to build and improve processes at a quickly growing company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write and revise purchase orders.
• Maintain log of all purchase order confirmations and cancellations.
• Communicate changes to vendors and agents as needed.
• Follow up with vendors to change purchase order ship dates.
• Track orders and update ETAs for customer care team accordingly.
• Prepare and distribute weekly sales reports to team internally.
• Closely manage backordered sales orders to provide regular updates to customer care team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience
• Self-starter and able to take initiative depending on changes in the business.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Eager to work in a collaborative and fast paced environment.
• Strong financial analysis and Excel skills (or ability to learn quickly).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with Netsuite preferred.

This position is hybrid, coming into the office 3 days per week

COMPENSATION:

• $70-75K depending on experience
• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance should they choose to participate in Serena & Lily’s benefits. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan. During the first year of employment, full-time employees accrue twenty-one days of PTO and seven paid holidays throughout the year.

OVERVIEW

As a leader in the Retail Merchandising team, you will lead and motivate the team responsible for curating merchandise assortment and presenting our product in the most inspiring way in our boutiques for our clients. As the Director, Merchandising, you will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement across the region through strategic planning, inspirational leadership, and robust partnership with cross-functional partners. And, with people at the heart of everything you do, you will support your high-potential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia—while enjoying one yourself.

Job Title: Manager, ERG Engagement & Communications

Client Location: San Francisco, CA - Hybrid Schedule

Starting: 03/24/2026

Maximum Pay (per hour): 53.33

Job Description:

We are working with a global beauty retailer on their search for a strategic, execution-oriented DE&I program leader to own and elevate our national Pride initiative; driving enterprise-wide engagement, compelling storytelling, and large-scale community activation.

You will lead the planning and execution of 8 major Pride parades nationwide and approximately 60 in-store Brave Space activations, ensuring our values of belonging and equity are brought to life for employees, clients, and the communities we serve.

This role partners directly with senior DE&I leadership and collaborates across Communications, Retail Operations, Marketing, Social Impact, ERG leaders, nonprofit partners, and executive stakeholders. If you thrive at the intersection of culture strategy, brand storytelling, and operational excellence — this is your seat at the table.

Hybrid Schedule: In-person at San Francisco office every Tuesday and Wednesday and on Sunday, June 29th to support the San Francisco Pride Parade.

What You’ll Own

Enterprise Pride Strategy & Program Execution

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of a national Pride initiative spanning 8 Pride parades and ~60 in-store activations.
• Drive timeline management, asset development, vendor coordination, logistics, and stakeholder alignment across corporate, retail, and distribution centers.
• Partner with nonprofit organizations and external vendors to ensure flawless activation and brand-aligned execution.
• Develop scalable playbooks, tools, and engagement resources that elevate ERG impact and streamline program delivery.
• Track participation, engagement metrics, and program ROI — delivering post-program insights and executive-ready reporting.

DE&I Communications & Inclusive Storytelling

• Own and craft enterprise-wide internal communications supporting Pride initiatives across digital platforms and internal channels.
• Translate DE&I strategy into compelling narratives that inspire participation and deepen belonging.
• Collaborate with creative and editorial teams to ensure inclusive, resonant storytelling across touchpoints.
• Serve as the connective tissue across Corporate, Retail, and Distribution communications to ensure message consistency and cultural alignment.

Operational & Strategic Support

• Partner with DE&I leadership on budget tracking, forecasting, and vendor management.
• Provide structure, clarity, and operational rigor to complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Anticipate risks, remove friction, and ensure on-time, high-impact delivery.

Who You Are

• 3–5+ years of experience in DE&I, ERG leadership, program management, internal communications, or culture strategy.
• A builder — you don’t just support initiatives, you structure and elevate them.
• Exceptional written communicator with strong editorial judgment and visual storytelling instincts.
• Highly organized with strong project management discipline; able to manage multiple activations simultaneously.
• Data-informed — you use engagement insights and metrics to shape narratives and improve outcomes.
• Deeply culturally aware, inclusive in mindset, and passionate about building belonging at scale.

Why This Role Matters

You will lead one of our most visible culture initiatives of the year — influencing employee engagement, brand reputation, and community impact nationwide.

This is an opportunity to shape how a large, distributed organization activates its values in real time.