Associate Buyer

Los Angeles · Los Angeles Studio · 1-3 years experience · Full-time · Hybrid · Posted Oct 14, 2026

At a glance

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.
Position Summary
We’re seeking a full-time Associate Buyer (official title: Buyer I) for our Los Angeles-based corporate office. This position offers immense flexibility and excellent long-term growth potential. The ideal candidate will be trained from the ground up on core merchandising and visual workflows. They will own the end-to-end sample lifecycle, assist with product styling and outfit coordination, build photoshoot presentations, and manage new item launch linking systems. This role serves as a dynamic operational backbone, absorbing administrative and logistical workflows to ensure product readiness, data accuracy, and visually compelling launches.
Job Responsibilities
1. Styling & Photoshoot Support
- Trend & Styling Alignment: Assist the senior buyer with daily product styling, outfit combinations, and visual coordination, developing a strong eye for trend execution from the ground up.

We are seeking a full-time Associate Buyer (official title: Buyer I) 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.
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.
Monitor the weekly new item launching schedule to ensure all SKC targets are met accurately and on time.
Submit the comprehensive launch plan every Wednesday for the following week, integrating new items, recolors, and required outfit linkings.
Review each day’s launch readiness at least one business day prior to going live, double-checking product linking, imagery, measurements, and inventory.
Oversee the initial receiving, labeling, organization, and categorization of all seasonal and recutting samples.
Maintain the sample room inventory structure by grouping styles systematically by category (e.g., tops, dresses, bottoms) and specific launch periods.
Act as a central point of contact across U.S. merchandising and other teams to keep data, measurements, and timelines aligned.
Maintain impeccably organized shared folders and documentation for weekly and monthly launch history records.

1-3+ years of experience in retail, merchandising, product development, or production support.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, shared drive management, and basic product tracking systems.
Strong foundational interest in fashion trends, commercial styling, and visual layout.
Exceptional attention to detail, rigorous organizational habits, and strong communication skills.
Ability to multitask, manage moving parts, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work collaboratively throughout the organization.
Able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment with short timelines and changing priorities.
Strong sense of urgency balanced with a highly meticulous approach to data and deadlines.
A positive, self-motivated "go-getter" who thrives on taking ownership and troubleshooting within a fast-paced environment.

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Creative Arts, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience.

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
Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident)
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