VP of Buying (Fashion)

Location: Beverly Hills, California, United States; onsite Monday–Friday during core business hours

Company

hirify.global is a trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand selling affordable, size-inclusive apparel and beauty products through ecommerce and retail channels.

What you will do

• Set the buying strategy and merchandise direction for the women’s apparel category.
• Build seasonal assortments for online and in-store channels and manage milestones from adoption meetings through line finalization.
• Lead product selection, assortment SKU plans, costing, margin, delivery, fabric, and overall brand positioning.
• Conduct market and trend research and translate competitive insights into product and business opportunities.
• Partner with ecommerce, creative, marketing, and other cross-functional teams on campaigns and category growth initiatives.
• Lead the buying organization, including staffing, career development, coaching, and succession planning.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in buying or merchandising, including 7+ years overseeing creative and financial merchandising functions.
• 5+ years of experience leading, coaching, and mentoring teams.
• Experience in product development and trend forecasting, with deep knowledge of product design, fabrics, colors, garment construction, and fittings.
• Strong commercial acumen, including the ability to analyze sales reports and manage financial performance.
• Strong communication, teamwork, customer focus, ownership, and ability to work under pressure.
• English required; additional languages are an advantage. BFA or BA in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• Experience working with domestic and overseas factories or suppliers.
• Strong concept research skills and an eye for elevated design and assortment balance.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, fast-paced workplace with opportunities to work across departments.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match with immediate vesting upon eligibility.
• Formalized career paths, catered weekly lunches, and a stocked kitchen pantry.
• Trade show and vendor meeting travel, summer Friday early departures, team events, and employee discounts.