Anthropologie Weddings · 6 hours ago
Urban Outfitters Buyer - Accessories
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expAnthropologie Weddings is seeking a trend-obsessed Buyer for their Accessories category. The role involves curating a bold assortment of accessories while leveraging performance data and cultural insights to drive sales and profitability.
E-CommerceFashionRetailWedding
Responsibilities
Curate a balanced, brand-defining accessories mix by translating customer feedback and macro-trends into a cohesive, commercially viable product offering
Own the 'must-have' strategy. Identify the next viral accessory and maximize its sales potential through aggressive chasing and strategic online expansion
Strategically manage the mix of cool-girl/guy third-party brands and unique, high-margin private label designs
Live and breathe the cultural shifts that dictate how our customer accessorizes. Monitor social conversation, street style, and niche influencers to stay ahead of the curve
Identify emerging accessory trends before they hit the mainstream and quickly translate those insights into 'buy-now' product opportunities
Inject fresh, creative ideas into the development cycle for jewelry, eyewear, bags, and more to support aggressive growth goals
Partner with the Design team to ensure every detail—from hardware to material—is fashion-forward. Work with Production to balance aspirational aesthetics with quality and speed
Constantly hunt for and secure new, distinctive accessory brands and suppliers to keep the UO mix differentiated
Leverage your category expertise to negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and exclusivity terms that support the bottom line
Manage your category’s Open to Buy (OTB). Use real-time sales trends to execute reorders or markdowns that maximize profitability and inventory turn
Use velocity, returns, and markdown data to optimize the assortment. You lead with insights, not just intuition
Qualification
Required
5–7 years in a fast-paced retail buying role, with a strong preference for fashion accessories or youth-culture-focused brands
A degree in Fashion, Merchandising, or a related field
Full command of retail math (IMU%, MD%, GM%, WOS, OTB) and the ability to pivot strategy based on weekly performance
A deep understanding of the UO customer. You know what they're wearing, what they're listening to, and how they're styling their lives
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Design, Planning, and Production
You are a mentor to junior talent (Assistant/Associate Buyers) and a strong communicator to leadership
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Generous employee discounts
Retirement savings
Much more
Company
Anthropologie Weddings
A wedding destination, exclusively from Anthropologie Anthropologie Weddings is a destination for the bride in search of uniquely beautiful ways to celebrate a uniquely beautiful love story.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase