Merchant, Sleep and Outerwear

Merchant, Sleep and Outerwear

Department: Merchandising


Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Los Angeles HQ

Reporting To: Joyce Ha

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 / year

Description

SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. We are setting new standards by delivering technically innovative, comfort-driven products with elevated design for everybody.

At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values-driven individuals can do the best work of their careers.

As we continue to scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy, building world-class infrastructure, and driving sustainable growth across markets.

We are seeking a highly strategic and product-driven Merchant to lead our Women's Sleep, Outerwear categories and Speed to Market Projects. This individual will own the end-to-end merchandising strategy-from assortment planning and product lifecycle management to driving category growth and profitability.


This role requires a strong balance of analytical rigor and creative instinct, with the ability to identify white space opportunities, translate customer insights into compelling product strategies, and partner cross-functionally to bring innovative collections to market.


Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Assortment Planning

• Develop seasonal line plans and product strategies aligned to revenue, margin, and long-range business goals
• Influence product decisions throughout lifecycle-from concept through launch and post-launch optimization
• Build category assortments tailored to target consumer segments and channel needs

Business Performance & Analytics

• Analyze weekly and monthly sales performance, identifying risks and growth opportunities
• Conduct hindsight analysis to inform future assortment and investment decisions
• Monitor inventory, rate of sale, and stock on order to determine buy depth and reorders

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Design, Planning, Production, Marketing, and Ecommerce to ensure successful launches
• Present category insights and performance in monthly and quarterly business reviews
• Collaborate with Ecommerce to optimize online merchandising and in-stock performance

Market & Consumer Insights

• Track competitive landscape, pricing strategies, and consumer trends within apparel categories
• Recommend product positioning that strengthens brand authority and category growth

Operational Excellence

• Maintain product data accuracy across systems
• Support and mentor assistant level team members
• Drive process improvements and scalable merchandising practices

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 5+ years of merchandising experience, preferably within apparel, sleepwear, loungewear, or outerwear
• Strong business acumen with deep understanding of retail math, assortment planning, and inventory management
• Strong product sensibility with an understanding of fit, fabrication, and consumer trends & needs
• Strong presentation and cross-functional communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

What You'll Bring

• A customer-first mindset with a passion for creating product that solves real need
• A solutions-oriented approach aligned with the SKIMS brand ethos
• The ability to operate both strategically and in the weed
• A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency
• A collaborative, positive attitude with a desire to build and scale alongside a growing global bran

Benefits, Culture and Perks

Benefits and Culture

• Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Kind Body Fertility Benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
• Unlimited PTO
• Full Access to LinkedIn learning
• Employee Discounts

Perks (HQ Location)

• Free weekly catered lunch at HQ - M/T/W/Th
• Dog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday
• Free Swag Giveaways
• Annual Holiday Party
• Annual Summer Party
• Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
• Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages