Merchandise Associate Buyer

Meet the Owned Brand division of REVOLVE.

REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for millennial and Gen Z consumers. As a trusted, premium lifestyle brand and a go-to source for discovery and inspiration, REVOLVE delivers an engaging customer experience from a curated offering of over 50,000 products. Founded in Los Angeles in 2003, REVOLVE’s family of brands includes FWRD and a portfolio of 24+ owned brands such as Lovers + Friends, Tularosa, NBD and RAYE.

The Owned Brand division within REVOLVE is an industry-leading fashion design and production house based in Los Angeles. Leveraging data-driven merchandising with raw creative talent, we identify specific market niches and develop brands with distinct identities, consumer interests, and personalities in mind.

At REVOLVE the most successful team members bring creativity to redefine fashion retail for the 21st century. With a team of 1,500, we hire high-energy, diverse, bright, creative, and flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Main purpose of the Associate, Buyer and Merchandiser role:

The Senior Associate Merchant plays a critical role in supporting the merchandising team through trend analysis, assortment planning, and administrative operations. BUYING SUPPORT & ANALYTICS

Pull and analyze sales reports to inform buying decisions

Generate performance reports across categories, styles, and time periods

Track sell-through rates, inventory levels, and key performance metrics

Support reorder and markdown recommendations based on data analysis

Assist in preparing buying presentations and line reviews

SAMPLE MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS

Maintain organized systems for sample tracking and merchandising operations

Document sample status and maintain sample tracking docs

Manage administrative tasks to support merchandising workflow

ASSORTMENT ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

Support the development and execution of assortments that achieve business and creative objectives

a) Assortment Balance — Ensure brand assortment is balanced across product elements, departments, seasonality, and color palettes

Ensure brand positioning aligns with marketplace across style, color, and price point

Track program performance and identify opportunities to maximize sales

Ensure critical product element developments are reflected in planning documents

Assist in prioritizing all styles developed within the brand

Support development of balanced line plans that inform buying strategy

TREND RESEARCH & ANALYSIS

Identify and analyze external marketplace trends across all relevant product elements to inform buying and product development decisions

Execute and document comprehensive marketplace research

Identify product opportunities based on competitive analysis

b) Influencer & Social Media Monitoring

Track and analyze social media trends across relevant platforms

Document influencer partnerships and trending styles

Identify emerging trends and product opportunities from runway analysis

Track seasonal direction across major fashion markets

3-5 years of experience in merchandising, buying, or retail product development

Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data analysis

Excellent organizational and project management abilities

Experience with merchandising software and reporting tools

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field