Merchandising Assistant at Good American

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fashion, RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • 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
  • Onsite four days a week

Responsibilities

  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Skills

PLM
ERP
SKU management
line sheets
product lifecycle
sample management
data entry
trend research
competitive shopping
Excel

Good American

Fashion brand offering inclusive women's apparel

About Good American

Good American provides a variety of clothing designed for women of all shapes and sizes, including premium denim, swimwear, and bodysuits. Their products focus on fit and style, catering to modern women who want high-quality apparel that enhances their confidence. The company differentiates itself by emphasizing inclusivity and sustainability, having achieved B Corporation Certification. Good American operates a direct-to-consumer model, allowing for better control over customer experience and offering flexible payment options.

Culver City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$1.3MTotal Funding
DEBT_PPCompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Increased competition in the premium denim market may impact market share.
Rapid retail expansion could strain resources and affect product quality.
Reliance on celebrity endorsements poses risks if partnerships don't resonate with audiences.

Differentiation

Good American emphasizes inclusivity with a wide range of sizes and styles.
The company holds B Corporation Certification, ensuring high social and environmental standards.
Direct-to-consumer model allows control over brand and customer experience.

Upsides

Recent retail expansion increases brand visibility and customer accessibility.
Partnership with H&M enhances brand reach and inclusivity efforts.
Celebrity endorsements boost brand recognition and appeal to diverse audiences.

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