Associate Buyer - Seasonal

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices.

Headquartered in Singapore, with more than 15,000 employees operating from offices around the world, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry.

We’re seeking a full-time Associate Buyer for our Los Angeles-based corporate office. The ideal candidate will be trained from the ground up on core merchandising and visual workflows. This role serves as a dynamic operational backbone, absorbing administrative and logistical workflows to ensure product readiness, data accuracy, and visually compelling launches.

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.

Coordinate with the Creative and Studio teams to schedule and prepare for upcoming photoshoots based on incoming sample arrivals.

Partner with the Creative and Studio teams to ensure the photoshoot schedule runs smoothly without delays.

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.

Sample Room Operations & Inventory Control

Sample Intake & Labeling: Oversee the initial 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., S. merchandising and other teams to keep data, measurements, and timelines aligned.

Risk Mitigation: Track and report operational bottlenecks that may delay product launches or shoots, proactively proposing flexible corrective actions.

Digital Archiving: 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 is preferred, or equivalent experience.

1-3+ years of experience in retail, merchandising, product development, or production support. (Open to high-potential, entry level candidates possessing a strong desire to learn from scratch).

Software Proficiency: Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, shared drive management, and basic product tracking systems.

Core Competencies: o Strong foundational interest in fashion trends, commercial styling, and visual layout.

o Ability to multitask, manage moving parts, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Strong sense of urgency balanced with a highly meticulous approach to data and deadlines.

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

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

Dog-friendly office (available at select locations)

Annual Holiday Party

Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages