Top Talent like Gabriella are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Gabriella Rivera

Creative & Brand Strategist
Sales & Business Development Manager
Data Analyst
New York, NY, US
Product Strategy
Competitive Analysis
Creative Direction
Trend Forecasting
Fashion
Merchandising
Analytical Thinking
Microsoft Excel
Retail
Brand Strategy
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Concept Design & Product Strategy | Trend & Merchandising Consultant
I help jewelry and fashion brands define what to create and why. With an education and background in fine jewelry merchandising and women’s fashion, I specialize in concept development, trend forecasting, and product strategy—translating creative ideas into structured, commercially viable product direction. My work sits between creative and commercial teams, helping brands: • develop collection concepts and narratives • identify product opportunities through trend and consumer insight • build cohesive assortment and pricing strategies • refine product direction as they scale Currently, I work within the fine jewelry space, developing concept-led product direction that is executed by design teams. If you’re looking for support in shaping your next collection or refining your product direction, I’d be happy to connect.

Projects

Concept-Led Jewelry Collection Design

A conceptually designed fine jewelry collection exploring sculptural identity through form and proportion. This work defines collection direction, product hierarchy, and trend positioning by creating a clear framework for CAD execution and cohesive luxury product development.See More

Work History

B

Merchandising Analyst, Rings & Fine Jewelry

Brilliant EarthFull-time EmployeeCollaborates directly with Senior Merchants and VP of Merchandising in creating and refining brand identifiable Fine Jewelry collections. Solely responsible for successfully identifying Fine Jewelry trends at least two years in advance. Develops product roadmaps and seasonal line plans alongside the Merchandising team. Identify and analyze competitors and the competitive product landscape. Works alongside the Senior Merchants to build cohesive assortment and pricing strategies.
B

Merchandise Coordinator

Brilliant EarthOct 2023 - Mar 2025 • 1 yr 6 mos
N

Assistant Merchant

New York & CompanyApr 2023 - Oct 2023 • 7 mosAssisted the Senior Merchants in developing new products in Women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories.
A

Junior Merchandiser

Alfred DunnerOct 2022 - Apr 2023 • 7 mosDirectly reported to the Senior Merchandiser of Women’s. Assisted in assortment planning, sample revision, and vendor communications.
A

Production/Merchandising Assistant

Alfred DunnerMar 2022 - Oct 2022 • 8 mos
R

Order Processing Clerk

Ross Stores, Inc.Nov 2021 - Mar 2022 • 5 mos
N

Intern

NicolJoë BoutiqueJan 2021 - Jul 2021 • 7 mos
N

Seasonal Emerging Stylist

NordstromDec 2020 - Jan 2021 • 2 mos
A

Showroom Intern

Agent R.E.D. InternationalJul 2020 - Aug 2020 • 2 mos
J

Showroom Assistant

JS Group International INC.Feb 2020 - Feb 2020 • 1 mo

Education

M

Marist University

Bachelor's degree, Fashion Merchandising2019 - 2021
P

Pratt Institute

Photography, Fine Arts2017 - 2019

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Concept Design & Product Strategy | Trend & Merchandising Consultant
I help jewelry and fashion brands define what to create and why. With an education and background in fine jewelry merchandising and women’s fashion, I specialize in concept development, trend forecasting, and product strategy—translating creative ideas into structured, commercially viable product direction. My work sits between creative and commercial teams, helping brands: • develop collection concepts and narratives • identify product opportunities through trend and consumer insight • build cohesive assortment and pricing strategies • refine product direction as they scale Currently, I work within the fine jewelry space, developing concept-led product direction that is executed by design teams. If you’re looking for support in shaping your next collection or refining your product direction, I’d be happy to connect.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Gabriella are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Gabriella Rivera

Creative & Brand Strategist
Sales & Business Development Manager
Data Analyst
New York, NY, US
Product Strategy
Competitive Analysis
Creative Direction
Trend Forecasting
Fashion
Merchandising
Analytical Thinking
Microsoft Excel
Retail
Brand Strategy
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Concept-Led Jewelry Collection Design

A conceptually designed fine jewelry collection exploring sculptural identity through form and proportion. This work defines collection direction, product hierarchy, and trend positioning by creating a clear framework for CAD execution and cohesive luxury product development.

Work History

B

Merchandising Analyst, Rings & Fine Jewelry

Brilliant EarthFull-time EmployeeCollaborates directly with Senior Merchants and VP of Merchandising in creating and refining brand identifiable Fine Jewelry collections. Solely responsible for successfully identifying Fine Jewelry trends at least two years in advance. Develops product roadmaps and seasonal line plans alongside the Merchandising team. Identify and analyze competitors and the competitive product landscape. Works alongside the Senior Merchants to build cohesive assortment and pricing strategies.
B

Merchandise Coordinator

Brilliant EarthOct 2023 - Mar 2025 • 1 yr 6 mos
N

Assistant Merchant

New York & CompanyApr 2023 - Oct 2023 • 7 mosAssisted the Senior Merchants in developing new products in Women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories.
A

Junior Merchandiser

Alfred DunnerOct 2022 - Apr 2023 • 7 mosDirectly reported to the Senior Merchandiser of Women’s. Assisted in assortment planning, sample revision, and vendor communications.
A

Production/Merchandising Assistant

Alfred DunnerMar 2022 - Oct 2022 • 8 mos
R

Order Processing Clerk

Ross Stores, Inc.Nov 2021 - Mar 2022 • 5 mos
N

Intern

NicolJoë BoutiqueJan 2021 - Jul 2021 • 7 mos
N

Seasonal Emerging Stylist

NordstromDec 2020 - Jan 2021 • 2 mos
A

Showroom Intern

Agent R.E.D. InternationalJul 2020 - Aug 2020 • 2 mos
J

Showroom Assistant

JS Group International INC.Feb 2020 - Feb 2020 • 1 mo

Education

M

Marist University

Bachelor's degree, Fashion Merchandising2019 - 2021
P

Pratt Institute

Photography, Fine Arts2017 - 2019

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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