Merchant- Clothing, Bottoms

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 – Bottoms owns the category strategy and assortment architecture across loungewear 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.

· 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

· 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

· 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

· Track competitive landscape, pricing strategies, and consumer trends within apparel categories

· Recommend product positioning that strengthens brand authority and category growth

· 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