What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Global Merchandising – Clothing position at SKIMS?
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
Department: Merchandising
Location: Los Angeles HQ
Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000 / year
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
- 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
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
- 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
Salary : $160,000 - $180,000