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Meet Emerging Blue's Talent
Amazing talent takes time to find. Luckily here at Emerging Blue we have a diverse talent pool who are leaders in the fashion, home, and beauty industries! From designers and merchandisers to supply planners and analysts, our talent is the best of the best. Last year we created a series titled “Talent Spotlight” where over the past year we have showcased and spotlighted candidates from the fashion, home and beauty industries to help elevate their job search and increase their network. If you are a creative brand currently looking to hire designers, merchandisers, product leaders, or marketing professionals, our talent is your strength. Check out our current candidates here, and reach out if any align with your hiring and team needs.
If you are a current job seeker looking for your next opportunity, then you’re in luck! We are looking for more amazing candidates to be our next Talent Spotlight. Interested in getting more eyes on your resume and a better chance of landing your next role? Send an email with your resume to info@emergingblue.com to be considered for our Talent Spotlight.
New Day, New Year, New You!
Happy 2021! It’s a new year, which means a fresh start with endless opportunities. If a fresh start to you means a new job, then you’re in luck because we have a few great opportunities across Fashion, Home, and Beauty. Click here to visit our Jobs Page, and apply to any role that aligns with your work history and career goals.
Talent Spotlight - Amy Levine
Meet Amy Levine, a product and business development executive with experience working with mass retailers all the way through to precious jewelry at independent retailers, top department stores and direct to consumer. Having worked with jewelry brands such as GURHAN and Ritani, Amy specializes in building new brands and product offerings, and expanding into new markets creating new revenue streams and increased sales.
One of Amy’s proudest moments is when she successfully launched a new Lab Grown brand from product inception to in-store roll out. From product development, pricing formulas, and merchandising, to inventory budgets, assortment planning, and gross margins, Amy knows it all! Including a great gluten-free banana bread recipe.
Amy works in all ends of jewelry, and she is looking to bring her leadership skills, market insight and product knowledge to her next role. From Amy’s creative product strategies to her highly analytical skills, Amy is the leader you want on your team. If you are looking for talent like Amy, then connect with her here or reach out to EMERGING BLUE.
Happiest Holidays
We wanted to say thank you to our clients and candidates for all of the support this past year. We wish you all the brightest and most cheerful holiday season, and a happy new year! We look forward to working with you in the new year!
Happiest Holidays,
Your Staffing Friends at Emerging Blue
Now Hiring: Production Manager
We’re hiring a Production Manager for our amazing client, SCOUT. SCOUT is seeking an experienced and strategic Production Manager, responsible for managing the transition from development to production, all production cycles and effectively maintain strong and consistent communication with SCOUT’s sourcing partners. Reporting to the Vice President of Product Development, the ideal candidate will collaborate with finance, merchandising, distribution, design, and sales to support seasonal product strategies that leverage costs, drives on time delivery and upholds our high-quality standards.
Click here to read the full job description and to apply.
Talent Spotlight - Marlene Cohen
Meet Marlene Cohen, a product development leader with robust experience in global sourcing, production, supply chain, and merchandising in the apparel, accessories and jewelry industries. Marlene has worked for iconic retailers and wholesalers like Brooks Brothers, Saks Fifth Avenue, Walmart, and David Yurman.
Marlene has an in-depth background in the product development process from conceptualizing, merchandising, financial planning, and sourcing strategies all the way through production and achieving on-time delivery. Not only is Marlene driven by her passion for product but also the rewarding feeling of achieving and surpassing organizational goals. She achieves this through spearheading initiatives and driving growth. She focuses on motivating her team and building exceptional cross functional and vendor/supplier relationships. What can we say, Marlene is a hardworking, genuine leader who gives it her all, and has fun along the way!
From her resilience and flexibility, to having a limitless reservoir of determination and inspirational leadership, Marlene is the product development leader that will take your brand to the next level. If you are looking for a product executive, then Marlene is the leader you need. She is interested in all product categories from jewelry and accessories to apparel, including active performance wear as she is an avid bicyclist and plays paddle tennis. Marlene also sees herself leveraging her strengths in the expanding opportunities in the beauty and home spaces. Marlene supports sustainability and humanitarian initiatives. She sees herself fitting into companies of all sizes from small startups to large corporations.
Interested in Marlene’s product development skills? Connect with Marlene here or at EMERGING BLUE.
How Fashion Got Marketing Right in 2020
Check out on Vogue Business how marketing executives are speeding up their transition to the digital realm and stepping toward TikTok to reach audiences.
Now Hiring: Supply Planning Associate
We are looking for a Supply Planning Temporary Associate for our awesome footwear client. This is an exciting remote role that goes from January-June 2021. As a member of the Supply Chain and Demand Planning team, you will be responsible for analyzing historical data and identify current trends to build and present the unconstrained demand forecast to cross functional teams: Finance, Sales, and Merchandising. Your role will play an imperative piece of the Supply Chain business as your analysis and findings will have a direct impact on shipment forecasting, style and color forecasts. The purpose is to enable creativity and inspire youth culture by celebrating and embracing the client's values in all aspects of our work.
Click here to read the full job description + to apply!
Emerging Blue's Holiday Gift Guide
Here at Emerging Blue we love the holidays! We also know that choosing a gift can be challenging. But do not worry because our team of talent leaders have you covered! We put together a gift guide that will give you incredible ideas for presents for those loved ones in your life.
Rocket Book
Scott likes to keep organized by hand writing notes that upload directly to the cloud with Rocket Book. This eco-friendly option saves paper while allowing seamless transition of notes to multiple digital sources. Take notes, stay organized, and help the environment.
Deano Tote Bag
On Christina’s Holiday Wish List is SCOUT’s Original Deano Tote Bag. This bag is perfect for all of Christina’s busy life needs. With two active boys, Christina is constantly running from one schedule to the next, such as swimming lessons, grocery shopping and school PTA meetings. This bag ensures everything Christina needs is in tow while looking and feeling stylish. Plus, the quality is so good that it can withstand any Lysol wipe or juice spill, which every momma needs!
Vintage Dresses & Denim from The End
With events and art openings closed due to Covid, buying original vintage/art is inspirational for work and play for the Los Angeles lifestyle. That is why on Sally’s Holiday Wish List are denim and dresses from The End in Yucca Valley. Check out their super cool virtual shop: https://shop.theendyuccavalley.com/collections/all?page=2 ..
Nike Air Force 1 Boot
Eric is a huge fanatic for shoes, especially Nike. That is why on Eric’s Holiday Wish List this year he keeps telling everyone about the newly released Nike Air Force 1 boot that has caught his eyes. Living in the San Francisco Bay Area, you never know the type of weather you’re going to get so these boots are perfect for rain, snow, hail or sunshine. And who doesn’t love a black boot?
Vans Leopard Sneaker
On Lindsay's Holiday Wish List are Vans Era Leopard low-top lace up sneakers. Since Lindsay's wardrobe is comprised of primarily neutral tones, these sneakers provide a little bit of fun while maintaining her color palette. Having a 6 year old son and a 6 month old puppy, Lindsay can only wear practical shoes. These shoes are fashionable and comfortable for her on-foot, active, city lifestyle.
Spacedye Leggings from Beyond Yoga
On Karen’s Holiday Wish List are the Spacedye leggings from Beyond Yoga. Super comfortable and flattering, she already has 3 pairs and finds herself reaching for them time and again when choosing an outfit. They have a ton of fun seasonal and basic colors to choose from and have held up well over the years!
We hope this Holiday Gift Guide brought about some great ideas for you. We also want to send so much holiday cheer your way. Happiest Holidays!
JD Sports Acquires Shoe Palace
JD Sports adds Shoe Palace to their family of brands. They have plans to expand the West Coast presence of Shoe Palace and to become the destination for sneakers. Click here to read the full article,
Credo Beauty Co-Founder Leading the Beauty Space
Credo Beauty Co-Founder + COO, Annie Jackson was named one of the six beauty executives who are setting the direction for beauty in the year ahead in "The Lodestars"
Now Hiring: Marketing Manager in San Francisco
We’re searching for a Marketing Manager in San Francisco! Are you part analytical and part creative? Do you love marketing and have experience working in the cosmetics industry? If so, we have a fantastic job for you in San Francisco, CA with a growing company! Our fabulous client is looking to add to their team an eCommerce Marketing Manager. This marketing manager is responsible for developing and managing their web and education customer acquisition, email marketing and digital marketing efforts to increase site traffic and improve conversion. If you are part creative and analytical then we’d love to chat with you!
Now Hiring: Senior Director of Operations & Business Systems
We are hiring! Our amazing client SCOUT is searching for smart, dynamic people to join their team. We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Director of Operations & Business Systems, with a consumer goods background, to build and lead the first Operations team at SCOUT. Reporting to the Co-Founder & President, you will drive scalable operations programs while overseeing multiple distribution channels including dropshipping, EDI, 3rd party fulfillment and MTO (made-to-order). You must have strong experience in e-commerce, understanding of web platform functionality and have proven success in managing the end-to-end process from the receipt of online orders to customer delivery, ensuring top customer service and satisfaction.
Interested in this role? Click here to read the full job description + to apply!
Barneys is Coming Back!
After filing bankruptcy in 2019, Barneys New York is making a return by opening an in-store boutique in Saks Fifth Avenue’s Manhattan flagship store and another one in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Click here to read the full article.
Client Spotlight -- Porter Blue Apparel
Meet Porter Blue Apparel, the upcoming, disruptive denim brand, based in San Francisco. The brand is founded by Jen Lipman. Jen spent 20 years designing for other labels and design houses before taking the leap to start her own brand. Her vision of Porter Blue Apparel is to bring premium, built-to-last products to the market in a transparently different way. Porter Blue Apparel’s focus is on timeless and classic silhouettes with modern twists that will last for years to come. Porter Blue Apparel is also working to raise public awareness on the destructive nature of mass production. They strive to educate the public on how to be a more conscious consumer and as manufacturers, how to manufacture more responsibly.
Porter Blue Apparel is launching their premier sustainable denim collection with 3 styles:
The Heart Breaker Skinny: a timeless & classic 5 pocket high-rise skinny
The Rebel Straight: a cropped high-rise straight with raw cut hem detail
The Wanderer Flare: a high-rise sailor inspired patch-pocketed flare with a blind stitch hem detail for that authentic 70’s vintage aesthetic
All denim are made with organic BCI cotton, Italian sculpting denim with amazing stretch and recovery and their signature sunrise logo on the wearers back right pocket. Each Jean time after time will retain its shape and never bag out. You will feel good about buying but feel even better when you are in them.
Porter Blue Apparel’s brand ethos is focused on sustainability and giving back more than they take. These values are deeply embedded into the brand DNA and impact all business decisions. Each step of the design, development and manufacturing process is stringently looked at to make sure their workers and their environment are well cared for. They call it “CARE”-fully crafted. From using BCI Cotton, energy & water reducing manufacturing methods, to post-consumer recycled hardware, biodegradable packaging and trims, and packing their cartons more efficiently, Porter Blue Apparel focuses not only on creating denim but also reducing their carbon footprint. All in all, Porter Blue Apparel is deeply committed to crafting denim responsibly and making positive change.
Porter Blue Apparel’s Our All or Nothing Kickstarter campaign is aimed at securing funding to propel the brand and it’s initiatives. Visit this link to buy/prebook before their campaign ends on December 10, 2020.