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Merchant Navy Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Planner, Girl, Lifestyle Active

San Francisco, CA

$83K - $107K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Benefits at Old Navy * Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees. * One of the ...

Senior Designer, Men's Denim

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$110K - $144K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Benefits at Old Navy * Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees. * One of the ...

Beauty Brand Associate - Veranda (The)

Encinitas, CA

$17 - $17.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Benefits at Old Navy * Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees. * One of the ...

Retail Sales Associate - Brea Marketplace

Brea, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Benefits at Old Navy * Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees. * One of the ...

Retail Sales Associate - Diamond Ridge

Glendora, CA

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Benefits at Old Navy * Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees. * One of the ...

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How much do merchant navy jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for merchant navy in California is $18.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Merchant Navy?

To thrive in the Merchant Navy, you need strong technical knowledge of ship operations, navigation, and safety procedures, often backed by a maritime degree and STCW certifications. Familiarity with advanced navigation systems, marine communication equipment, and compliance with international maritime regulations is essential. Exceptional teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are soft skills that distinguish standout professionals. These skills are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient voyages while maintaining smooth collaboration in challenging, often multicultural environments.

What does a typical work schedule look like for a Merchant Navy professional?

Merchant Navy professionals usually work in rotational shifts while at sea, often spending several months aboard a vessel followed by an extended leave period on shore. Workdays can be long and physically demanding, with duties distributed between navigation, maintenance, safety checks, and cargo operations, depending on your rank and role. Because crews live and work together for extended periods, a sense of camaraderie and adaptability is necessary. While the schedule can be intensive, it offers the opportunity for focused professional growth and substantial time off between assignments.

What is a Merchant Navy?

A Merchant Navy job involves working on commercial ships that transport cargo and passengers across international waters. It includes various roles such as deck officers, marine engineers, and crew members responsible for navigation, machinery operation, and ship maintenance. The job requires extensive travel, long durations at sea, and adherence to strict safety protocols. Merchant Navy professionals play a vital role in global trade, ensuring goods and resources reach their destinations efficiently.

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Infographic showing various Merchant Navy job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, and 24% Part Time. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,502 per year, or $18 per hour.

Merchandiser, Disney & Entertainment Partnerships

Old Navy

San Francisco, CA

$83K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

About Old Navy

Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, you’re choosing a different path. From day one, we’ve been on a mission to democratize fashion and make shopping fun again. Our teams make style accessible to everyone, creating high-quality, must-have fashion essentials for the whole family, with love, season after season.

We opened our first store in 1994 in San Francisco and have been on a roll ever since. We cultivate a community of playful personalities that thrive in a fast-paced environment where our employees can be their most authentic selves. Here, we’re family.

About the role

In this role, you will develop, execute and drive inclusive merchandise strategies that delight the customer while meeting or exceeding the financial goals of the business. As the commercial backbone of the product development process, you will work closely with your cross functional partners using customer insights, market data and business performance to bring great products to market that amaze and delight our customers. You will own the product-level P and L, drive results and closely monitor the health of your categories ensuring product and assortments are commercially-viable and drive profitable growth. You try fast, learn fast and think big, and drive toward solutions with speed, conviction and a blue sky mentality.

What you'll do
  • Develop and drive merchandise assortments that meet global, digital and regional customer needs aligned to the overall department strategy, resulting in increased earnings
  • Collaborate with Design, Visual Merchandising and Production partners on product strategies and requirements to ensure customer needs are met, AUC profitability and speed to market while keeping a customer inclusivity and belonging lens
  • Partner with Inventory Management on seasonal investment strategy by market to ensure big ideas and growth drivers are protected
  • Research business opportunities and risks in season through analyzing and communicating sales performance gathering marketplace information
  • Develop communication skills to exchange complex information
  • Oversee projects and program execution within area of specialty and ensures quality of work
  • Interface with external partners on a regular basis, communicating strategies, forecasts, and business learnings
Who you are
  • Strong strategic and analytical ability
  • Driven for results with strong financial acumen
  • Excellent verbal and written ability; Adept at presenting information and storytelling
  • Ability to align with, collaborate and influence cross functional partners and peers
  • Anticipate operational/program issues and develops preventative measures

Salary Range: $83,000.00 - $107,900.00
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

Benefits at Old Navy
  • Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
  • One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
  • Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
  • Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
  • Employee stock purchase plan.*
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
  • See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.