At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive apparel product development by translating trends into commercial techpacks.
- Company: Join SHEIN, a global leader in affordable fashion and lifestyle retail.
- Benefits: Flexible consulting role with potential for long-term opportunities and growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on trend research and data-driven decisions.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of fashion innovation and make an impact on young consumers.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 5-10 years of fast-fashion experience.
The predicted salary is between 74250 - 90750 $ per year.
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.
SHEIN remains committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry.
To learn more about SHEIN, visit www. sheingroup. com.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly trend-sensitive and data-informed Buying Consultant to drive our apparel product development.
Your mission is to translate conceptual trends into highly commercial techpacks tailored to our young customer base.
Please note: This role focuses on front-end development (from concept to Techpack).
This is initially a Consultant position, with potential to transition into a long-term consultant agreement or a permanent full-time role.
Key Responsibilities
- Category Ownership: Interpret macro-trends and develop competitive and commercially relevant apparel products for the allocated category/collection.
- Data-Driven
- Product
Curation: Understand our young target audience.
Utilize market data, customer behavior insights, and historical performance metrics to inform product direction.
Ensure all developments align with the brand DNA while delivering a distinctive aesthetic and a unique point of view.
- Early-Stage Product Development: Deliverables focus on the front-end development, including Moodboards, style/fabric/color direction proposals, and Techpacks.
- Material & Trend
Research: Conduct research to stay abreast of the latest developments in fashion trends, textiles, and fabrics, incorporating these insights into actionable development decisions.
- Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, Business, or a related field.
- 5-10+ years of fast-fashion vendor buying or product development experience in apparel.
- Proven experience in apparel buying, focusing on customer preferences and market trends.
- Data analysis capabilities. Able to read, interpret, and leverage product and sales data to validate aesthetic choices and refine the product assortment strategy.
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Buying Consultant in Melbourne employer: SHEIN
SHEIN is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, where creativity and innovation thrive. As a Buyer, you'll enjoy competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work in a fast-paced environment that values your insights and contributions. Located in a vibrant industry hub, SHEIN offers a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making fashion accessible to all.
