Jessica Isley

About Jessica Isley

An entrepreneurial, innovative Merchandising, Sales and Operations Leader with 20+ years with omni-channel retailers. Highly skilled in overseeing cross-functional teams through merchandising and design, production and product development, inventory and allocation, facilitating achievement of short- and long-term revenue objectives. Proven ability in evaluating existing operations, identifying inefficiencies, redundancies, and risks, innovating process improvements to optimize workflow, maintain internal controls, and drive profit growth. Recognized for forging partnership with stakeholders, customers, and vendors, facilitating data-driven strategies for product innovation, development, and launch. Areas of Expertise: Merchandising Strategy Product Development Team Leadership & Development Planning & Allocation E-Commerce/Omni-Channel /Wholesale Operations Management Vendor/Supply Chain Management Revenue & Profit Growth P&L Responsibility Partnership Management Category management experience in: Women\'s/Men\'s/Kid\'s/Baby Accessories/Footwear/Underwear/Sleepwear Pet/Accessories/Home

Experience

1. Director of Merchandising & Product Development

   Ripple Junction Design Co.

   Nov 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Ripple Junction is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of licensed pop culture apparel and accessories for globally recognized brands. I lead Ripple Junction’s Product Development and Merchandising function across apparel and accessories, reporting directly to the Chief Creative Officer and working closely with the CEO and Chief Sales Officer. I own the seasonal line plan, blank strategy, and development calendar from concept through production, and work directly with buyers and account reps to understand customer needs, pricing targets, and seasonal direction. My role sits at the intersection of creative, technical, and financial execution — ensuring we are building the right products, with the right merchandising strategy, on the right bodies, at the right cost, and on the right timeline for each channel (Specialty, Mass, Mid Tier, Discount, Off Price, Ecomm & Grocery)

Education

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  BS, Business Administration - Concentration: Management

Skills

• Management
• Private Label
• Accessories
• Time Management
• Allocations
• Competitive Analysis
• Merchandising
• Product Development
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Distribution Strategies
• Visual Merchandising
• Product Management
• Negotiation
• Masdm
• Trend Analysis
• Footwear
• Fashion
• Apparel
• Sleepwear
• Business Planning
• Visual Styling
• Marketing
• Retail
• Leadership
• Mass Market
• Strategic Planning
• Sales Operations
• E-Commerce
• Cost Management
• Customer Service
• Sales Management
• Specialty Retail
• Childrenswear
• Retail Buying
• Team Management
• Merchandise Planning
• Project Management
• Promotional Analysis
• Business Strategy