Director of Global Merchandising – Clothing

Director of Global Merchandising – Clothing
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**Application Deadline:** 31 August 2026

**Department:** Merchandising

**Employment Type:** Full Time

**Location:** Los Angeles HQ

**Reporting To:** Joyce Ha

**Compensation:** $160,000 - $180,000 / year

### Description

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.

We are seeking a highly strategic, product-driven Director of Global Merchandising to lead our Women’s Clothing category. This individual will own the end-to-end merchandising strategy—from assortment planning and product lifecycle management to driving category growth and profitability.

This role requires a strong balance of analytical rigor and creative instinct, with the ability to identify white space opportunities, translate customer insights into compelling product strategies, and partner cross-functionally to bring innovative collections to market.

### Key Responsibilities

**Key Responsibilities**

* Responsible for leading merchandising team members in alignment with core values, while supporting their development and achievement of goals.
* Leads seasonal line plan strategy to deliver profitable assortments aligned with IMU and cost targets. Ensures color, concept, and product flow across core and seasonal assortments support overall business objectives.
* In partnership with leadership, manages and maintains the product strategy roadmap and long-term category planning.
* Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Planning, Commercial, and Marketing, to ensure the product vision is effectively delivered to consumers.
* Manages the in-season business through lifecycle management, OTB, markdowns, weekly business recaps, and read-and-react strategies, including consolidation management.
* Accountable for margin and revenue growth.
* Demonstrates strong executive presence.
* Provides leadership and problem-solving within merchandising and across categories to successfully meet deliverables.

### Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

**Skills, knowledge & expertise**

* 8+ years of merchandising experience, preferably within apparel, sleepwear, intimate, or sleep
* Strong business acumen with deep understanding of retail math, assortment planning, and inventory management
* Strong product sensibility with an understanding of fit, fabrication, and consumer trends & needs
* Strong presentation and cross-functional communication skills
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

### Job Benefits

**Benefits, Culture and Perks

Benefits and Culture**

* Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
* Kind Body Fertility Benefits
* 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
* Unlimited PTO
* Full Access to LinkedIn learning
* Employee Discounts

**Perks (HQ Location)**

* Free weekly catered lunch at HQ – M/T/W/Th
* Dog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday
* Free Swag Giveaways
* Annual Holiday Party
* Annual Summer Party
* Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
* Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages