Merchant - Clothing

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.

The Merchant - Clothing owns the category strategy and assortment architecture across ready-to-wear and apparel collections. This role partners cross-functionally to build commercially successful assortments that balance innovation, trend relevance, core essentials, and margin performance while ensuring alignment with SKIMS' brand vision and global growth strategy.

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 or coordinator level team members

• Drive process improvements and scalable merchandising practices

• 3-5 years of merchandising or product experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• Strong analytical and financial acumen

• Proven ability to build consumer-focused assortments

• Experience working across wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels

• Strong presentation and cross-functional communication skills

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