Category Team Leader – Denim, Outerwear, Accessories & Woven Bottoms

Basel, BS, CH, Switzerland

Job Description

We're here to make you feel sexy, empowered & UNSTOPPABLE.



Founded in 1984, TALLY WEiJL has been on a crazy journey to celebrate fashion, independence, fun, love, & community for close to 40 years.



Today we're present in 35 markets with about 400 stores, online presence, and 3m+ fans across social channels.


Category Team Leader - Denim, Outerwear, Accessories & Woven Bottoms


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About the Role


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We are looking for a Category Team Leader to lead the Denim, Outerwear, Accessories & Woven Bottoms categories. This is a highly strategic and managerial role, responsible for driving product direction, commercial performance, and team development. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership and business acumen with deep technical expertise in denim, and a passion for creating trend-right collections that resonate with our global customer. The role involves managing a cross-functional team including Design, Buying, Planning, and Product Development.


Your Responsibilities


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Lead and inspire the team to develop commercially successful and fashion-forward collections across the assigned categories.

Define product strategy and seasonal direction, ensuring strong alignment with brand positioning and business goals.

Oversee the full product lifecycle -- from concept, design, and sourcing to production and delivery.

Ensure close collaboration between Design, Buying, Planning, and Product Development.

Monitor category performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and reacting quickly to market trends.

Act as the key decision maker for pricing, margin, and supplier strategy.

Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and factories, with a particular focus on denim expertise and innovation.

Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture, driving motivation, accountability, and professional growth.

Partner with leadership teams across departments to ensure cohesive brand and product strategy.

Your Profile


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Extensive experience in denim product development and sourcing; deep technical understanding of fabrics, washes, and fits.

Proven leadership skills in managing cross-functional teams (Design, Buying, Planning, Development).

Strategic mindset with strong analytical and commercial sense.

Exceptional communication and influencing skills.

Highly organized, adaptable, and solution-oriented.

Previous experience in fast-paced fashion retail environments is a strong plus.

Fluent in English; any additional language is an advantage.

What We Offer


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A leadership role with full ownership of key product categories.

A dynamic, international, and creative working environment.

The chance to lead a talented, multi-functional team and shape future collections.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.


Would you like to become a part of our fashion story and an enthusiastic member of our TALLY Family? Then share your individual talent with us and send us your application! Or contact directly our Internal Recruiter at c.barone@tally-weijl.com

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1829797
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Basel, BS, CH, Switzerland
  • Education
    Not mentioned