Merchant - Shapewear and Swim

SKIMS is a global apparel brand creating technically innovative, comfort-driven underwear, loungewear, shapewear, swim, and essentials. The Merchant – Shapewear & Swim leads merchandising strategy for these high-growth categories, building performance-driven assortments that balance innovation, fit solutions, and commercial impact.

• Own assortment architecture across shapewear and swim categories.
• Partner with Design and Technical teams to ensure product solutions meet performance expectations and commercial viability.
• Identify white-space opportunities for innovation and category expansion.
• Track weekly sales performance and KPI trends across channels and provide actionable insights to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Forecast monthly demand for new launches and carryover styles.
• Recommend pricing strategies aligned to competitive landscape and brand positioning.
• Guide product investment decisions based on data, consumer insights, and trend forecasting.
• Support go-to-market strategy and ensure successful product launches across Retail, Ecommerce, and Wholesale.
• Lead seasonal product knowledge presentations for internal teams.
• Maintain deep understanding of target customer needs, fit expectations, and performance priorities.
• Monitor competitive brands within shapewear, intimates, and swim markets.
• Support junior team members and drive continuous improvement across merchandising processes and systems.

• 3–5 years of merchandising or product experience (intimates, swim, or technical apparel preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and assortment planning skills.
• Ability to translate consumer insight into product strategy.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth retail environments.

• Compensation: $90,000–$110,000 per year.

• Location: Los Angeles HQ.

• Benefits: up to 100% company-paid healthcare (medical, dental, vision); Kind Body fertility benefits; 401(k) with up to 4% match; unlimited PTO; full access to LinkedIn Learning; employee discounts.

• HQ perks: free weekly catered lunch (Mon–Thu); dog-friendly office (Thu–Fri); free swag giveaways; annual holiday party; annual summer party; invitations to pop-ups and company events; complimentary daily office snacks and beverages.