Associate Buyer

Styling & Photoshoot Support  

• →Trend & Styling Alignment: Assist the Senior Buyer with daily product styling, outfit combinations, and visual coordination, developing a strong eye for trend execution from the ground up.
• →Photoshoot Asset Preparation: Prepare the photoshoot presentation (PPT) at least one week in advance, including finalized product lists and curated outfit pairings for manager review.
• →Studio Coordination: Coordinate with the Creative and Studio teams to schedule and prepare for upcoming photoshoots based on incoming sample arrivals.
• →Sample Readiness: Ensure all clothing, shoes, and accessory samples required for photoshoots are organized, labeled, and tracked to ensure they are ready for on-set utilization.
• →Studio Alignment: Partner with the Creative and Studio teams to ensure the photoshoot schedule runs smoothly without delays.
• →Issue Resolution: Track and communicate any missing or delayed samples to the relevant teams promptly, adjusting shoot schedules as needed to minimize production downtime.

New Item Launch & Linking Management

• →Launch Schedule Oversight: Monitor the weekly new item launching schedule to ensure all SKC targets are met accurately and on time.
• →Weekly Plan Submissions: Submit the comprehensive launch plan every Wednesday for the following week, integrating new items, recolors, and required outfit linkings.
• →Pre-Launch Readiness Audits: Review each day’s launch readiness at least one business day prior to going live, double-checking product linking, imagery, measurements, and inventory.
• →Data Correction: Actively identify and communicate linking errors, missing measurements, or readiness concerns to backend teams before strict deadlines.
• →Tracking & Reporting: Maintain and update launch trackers with real-time status updates, delays, and revised timelines.
• →Goal Alignment: Align weekly and monthly launch progress with merchandising goals to share reports with management.

Sample Room Operations & Inventory Control

• →Sample Intake & Labeling: Coordinate the receiving, labeling, organization, and categorization of all seasonal and recutting samples.
• →Systematic Inventory Categorization: Maintain the sample room inventory structure by grouping styles systematically by category (e.g., tops, dresses, bottoms) and specific launch periods.
• →Purging & Maintenance: Conduct routine audits to identify and remove outdated, damaged, or duplicate samples to optimize space.
• →Sample Tracking & Accountability: Organize, label, and track samples needed for photoshoots and product launches to support sample readiness and accountability.
• →Photo Documentation: Provide weekly progress updates and clean sample room photo documentation every Friday by 4:00 PM.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Workflow Optimization

• →Communication Bridge: Serve as a key point of contact between Merchandising, Creative/Studio, and backend teams to keep product data, measurements, samples, and timelines aligned.
• →Risk Mitigation: Track and report operational bottlenecks that may delay product launches or shoots, proactively proposing flexible corrective actions.
• →Digital Archiving: Maintain impeccably organized shared folders and documentation for weekly and monthly launch history records.
• →Process Efficiency: Support continuous improvement by suggesting workflow efficiencies across launch operations and sample management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Creative Arts, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3+ years of experience in retail, merchandising, product development, or production support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, shared drive management, and basic product tracking systems.
• Strong foundational interest in fashion trends, commercial styling, and visual presentation.
• Exceptional attention to detail, rigorous organizational habits, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, manage moving parts, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively throughout the organization.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with short timelines and changing priorities.
• Strong sense of urgency balanced with a highly meticulous approach to data and deadlines.
• Collaborative, proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• A positive, motivated individual who is comfortable troubleshooting issues and supporting changing business priorities.

Benefits and Perks 

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) 
• Health Savings Account with Employer Funding 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care) 
• Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance 
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident) 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Business Travel Accident Insurance 
• 401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor  
• Vacation, paid holidays, floating holiday and sick days   
• Employee discounts 
• Free weekly catered lunch 
• Dog-friendly office (available at select locations) 
• Free gym access (available at select locations) 
• Free swag giveaways 
• Annual Holiday Party 
• Invitations to pop-ups and other company events 
• Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages

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