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FIGS · 2 days ago

Assistant Merchant

FIGS is a direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand seeking an Assistant Merchant to drive strategy and product excellence. The role involves partnering cross-functionally to manage merchandising strategies, analyze product performance, and support operational functions to optimize sales.

ApparelConsumer GoodsFashionHealth CareRetail
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Senior Merchandising Manager in managing all aspects of the business in order to drive results
Learn the merchandising strategy to assort a product line that accurately represents the brand
Present to team and executives in milestone meetings
Perform operational functions supporting the merchandising team, by providing ongoing analysis and interpretation of key business issues including using merchandise reports, Open-to-Buy monitoring, stock analysis and other ad hoc analysis
Make recommendations for in season strategy changes as needed and communicate to cross functional team on a timely basis
Analyze specific category and product performance for weekly merchandising reports and hindsights to optimize sales for upcoming weeks and seasons
Help with seasonal merchandise plans and roadmaps by monitoring sales, market trends and competitive research
Prepare and organize assets needed for big business milestone meetings
Evaluate all merchandising buy plans, ensure accuracy and resolve all discrepancies if required
Reconcile receipts with Planning on buy units and samples with Product Development/Tech Design
Act as a liaison for cross-functional partners like Design, PD, Planning, Creative, Product, Marketing, CX
Maintain administrative tasks of updating files
Aid in creating templates to streamline processes

Qualification

Merchandising strategyAnalytical skillsProject managementRetail mathMicrosoft OfficeEntrepreneurial mindsetCommunication skillsProblem solvingTeam player

Required

2-5 years' experience in a planning or merchandising role (ideally omni-channel)
Outstanding communication verbal and written skills
Strong analytical and retail math skills
Able to manage multiple priorities
Problem solving skills
Project management experience to easily manage various projects and campaigns while staying on-track with deliverables and communications
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Positive, go-getter attitude!
Proven work ethic and integrity and able to be a team player
Demonstrates confidence and takes the initiative
Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
Entrepreneurial mindset
Desire to excel and grow with FIGS
100% Awesome. Like our scrubs

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred

Benefits

FIGS provides a discount when purchasing FIGS stock voluntarily through our FIGS Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive benefits and perks package focused on your well-being, including premium medical, dental and vision coverage, and full access to wellness services through Breethe and Classpass.
100% FIGS-sponsored life insurance and disability insurance
Amazing 401(k) program, with a company match up to the first 6% of your contribution
Generous paid time off - We have 12 company holidays.
For salaried team members, we offer flexible vacation.
For our hourly team members, we offer up to 3 weeks of accrued vacation
Meaningful time away for baby bonding, including parental leave, new parent care meals, and a transition back to work for primary caregivers
FIGS sponsored Uber Eats voucher for in-office weeks
Personalized discount code for 50% off all FIGS products, along with a separate code to share with family and friends to enjoy a 25% discount site-wide
Access to FIGS Vet, Discounted Pet Daycare, Discounted Pet Insurance, and so much more…

Company

FIGS is a health care apparel company focusing on the design, technical fabrications, and the comfort of scrubs for healthcare providers.

H1B Sponsorship

FIGS has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (2)
2022 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$75M
Key Investors
STORY3 Capital PartnersTulcoCampfire Capital
2021-06-11Post Ipo Equity
2021-06-11Post Ipo Debt
2021-05-27IPO

Leadership Team

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Trina Spear
Co-Founder & CEO
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Heather Hasson
Co-Founder/ Executive Chairman
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