Merchandising Assistant

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  Good American is the first fully inclusive fashion brand that celebrates all dimensions of female power. Offering quality, style, and substance in every size — 00-32, we are committed to challenging industry norms by empowering all women to feel sexy and confident no matter their size or shape. The brand was launched in October 2016, by Emma Grede and Khloé Kardashian, to empower all women to celebrate their bodies with confidence by offering high-quality designs in all sizes. What started as the largest denim launch in history, has evolved into an iconic and inclusive fashion line of denim, ready-to-wear, swim, and accessories. The Merchandising Assistant plays a key support role within the Merchandising team—responsible for administrative functions, sample management, data entry, reporting, cross-functional communication, and ensuring smooth execution of the product lifecycle from concept to launch. This person must be detail-driven, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: Merchandising Support Assist Merchants with day-to-day workflow, line maintenance, and seasonal product set-up Update and maintain line sheets, buy books, and assortment tools across categories Support in SKU creation, pricing, and product attributes management within the PLM/ERP systems Prepare and update seasonal merchandising decks for internal line reviews Support in competitive shopping and market trend research to inform future assortments Organize and prepare samples for internal meetings, fittings, creative reviews, ecom & campaign photo shoots and go-to-market milestones Track proto, SMS, PPS, and TOP sample status with Product Development and Production Maintain the sample closet, ensuring all product is properly labeled, organized, and accounted for Review product pages pre-launch for accuracy (pricing, naming, colorways, styling notes, bullets)
Sample Coordination Duties Own the full lifecycle of samples from development through photoshoot handoffs Manage sample requests from PR, Social, E-commerce, Wholesale, Creative, and Influencer teams Track all outbound and inbound samples using internal tracking systems Monitor sample availability and proactively communicate shortages or timing risks to cross-functional teams Ensure samples are prepped, steamed, tagged, and photo-ready prior to shoots Manage courier shipments, deliveries, and pickups for samples Conduct weekly sample inventory audits and maintain an accurate sample library Support E-commerce and Creative teams during photoshoots as needed Partner with Production to troubleshoot late or missing samples
Cross-Functional Communication Collaborate closely with Design, Product Development, Production, Planning, Marketing, and E-commerce Assist with preparation for milestone meetings including Line Review, Final Edit, and Handoffs Distribute updated assortment documents to all relevant teams Support Merchants with follow-ups, recaps, and timeline tracking Maintain strong communication with warehouse teams regarding sample shipments/returns
Reporting & Analysis Assist Merchants with weekly selling recaps and data pulls Track category performance, best sellers, and inventory risks Support the development of hindsight decks and merchandising strategy documents Maintain reporting tools within Excel/Sheets with accuracy and attention to detail Qualifications: 1–2 years of merchandising, product development, or sample coordination experience in fashion/apparel Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables preferred) Highly organized with strong attention to detail Ability to multitask and pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills Please note that this role requires to be onsite four days a week. At Good American, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace drives innovation and success. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals of all races, gender identities, ages, religions, sexual orientations, abilities, and veteran statuses to apply. WE ARE B CORP CERTIFIED! As our business has grown, so has our responsibility to our community, our planet, and our operations. Being B Corp certified means we will continue to prioritize people and the planet alongside profit.
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Location:
Los Angeles
Category:
Retail

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