Multi-brand watch and accessory company with owned and licensed portfolios
Fossil Group operates a portfolio of owned brands (Fossil, Michele, Skagen, Zodiac) alongside licensed partnerships (Michael Kors, kate spade new york, Armani Exchange, Diesel, Tory Burch). The tech stack is heavily weighted toward design (Adobe suite, 3D modeling tools like Maya, Blender, Rhino) and retail operations (SAP, Tableau, Power BI, Oracle Hyperion), reflecting a business optimized for product creation and in-store execution. Sales hiring dominates the active pipeline (111 of 142 roles), with junior-level positions comprising over half the mix — indicating aggressive retail staffing or expansion into new markets.
Notable leadership hires: Portfolio Marketing Director, Retail Operations Lead, Sales Director, Head of Merchandising
Fossil Group designs and sells watches, handbags, jewelry, and leather goods through a diversified brand ecosystem spanning owned and licensed names. The company serves retailers and consumers globally across multiple price points and aesthetic categories. Operations span product design, manufacturing partnerships, wholesale distribution, and direct retail. With 5,001–10,000 employees across 11 countries, the organization manages complex supply chains, trade compliance, and point-of-sale execution while balancing seasonal campaigns and promotional calendars. Current pain points center on store performance optimization, sales target achievement, cash forecasting accuracy, and ensuring brand visibility at retail.
Fossil uses SAP for operations, Tableau and Power BI for analytics, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, XD, Premiere, After Effects) for design, and 3D modeling tools (Maya, Blender, Rhino, 3ds Max). Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Oracle Hyperion round out the core platform.
Fossil Group owns Fossil, Michele, Skagen, and Zodiac brands. It also holds licenses for Armani Exchange, Diesel, Emporio Armani, kate spade new york, Michael Kors, and Tory Burch.
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