Assistant Merchant – Clothing

About SKIMS

SKIMS stands as a forward-thinking brand pioneering the future of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essential apparel. We combine innovation, comfort, and elevated design to serve a diverse audience. Situated at the nexus of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is an international brand reshaping modern wear with teams driven by creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence. We foster an inclusive, high-performance work environment where ambitious, curious, and value-based professionals thrive.

Our headquarters teams are vital to scaling operations globally by crafting strategy, establishing top-tier infrastructure, and accelerating sustainable growth across regions.

Role Overview

The Assistant Merchant will aid the Clothing division, reporting directly to the Director of Merchandising. This role is essential for implementing merchandising strategies, supporting cross-department projects, and curating compelling product assortments that stimulate business expansion while enhancing customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Merchandising in crafting and executing seasonal clothing assortments that reflect SKIMS’ brand ethos and business goals.
• Examine weekly sales data, inventory levels, and consumer trends to extract insights that inform assortment and merchandising strategies.
• Manage purchase orders by ensuring accuracy and prompt coordination with internal teams and suppliers.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Planning, and Production departments to monitor product development progress and critical deliverables.
• Keep comprehensive and precise records of assortment details, product information, pricing, and merchandising documents through the product’s lifecycle.
• Generate reports, assortment summaries, and presentations for seasonal evaluations and interdepartmental meetings.
• Perform competitive market research to spot trends and openings in the apparel sector.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, or a closely related discipline.
• 1 to 2 years of experience preferred in merchandising, buying, or apparel industries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Netsuite, paired with strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent organizational aptitude with meticulous attention to detail and the capacity to juggle numerous priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills suited to a cross-functional workplace.
• Genuine enthusiasm for apparel merchandising and insight into the modern clothing market.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary of $75,000.
• Healthcare fully covered by the company, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Kind Body fertility benefits offered.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company matching contributions.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Access to professional learning platforms.
• Employee discounts available.

Additional Perks at Headquarters

• Complimentary weekly catered lunches Monday through Thursday.
• Dog-friendly office environment on Thursdays and Fridays.
• Free company-branded giveaways and swag.
• Annual holiday and summer parties.
• Invitations to company pop-ups and other special events.
• Daily complimentary snacks and beverages at the office.