Assistant Buyer - Apparel (Fixed Term Contract)

The Walt Disney Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned entertainment corporation is seeking a proactive Assistant Buyer for their Disney Stores team in London. This Fixed Term Contract role involves supporting the Apparel buying function, including developing range plans and managing purchase orders. Ideal candidates will have retail buying experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a keen understanding of global markets. The position includes a hybrid work model with 4 days in-office and 1 day remote.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry

Disney Discounts

Disney+ Subscription

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar buying role within a retail or omni‑channel environment.
• Previous experience as a Buyer’s Assistant.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer in managing product development timelines and approvals.
• Conduct quarterly trend and competitive analysis to inform product recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain photobooks and product briefs for merchandising teams.

Skills

Retail buying experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial aptitude

Microsoft Office proficiency

Cultural awareness

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent work experience

Tools

Merchandise systems

Job description

Assistant Buyer - Apparel (Fixed Term Contract)

Job ID: 10136665

Location: London, United Kingdom

Business: Disney Store

Date posted: Dec. 01, 2025

Job Summary

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to join our Disney Stores team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Apparel buying function for one of the world’s most iconic brands, helping to deliver exceptional products that delight Disney fans across the region. This specializes in Apparel for Baby to Adult, including Apparel for Costumes & Roleplay.

In this role, you’ll assist the Buyer and Associate Buyer in developing range plans, managing purchase orders, and ensuring smooth product and commercial flow. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams and external partners, using your organisational skills and market insight to keep our product offering fresh, relevant, and aligned with business goals.

If you have experience in retail buying and thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is a Fixed Term Contract, running until the end of September 2026, based in Hammersmith, London (4 days in‑office, with Friday remote).

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer in managing product development timelines and approvals
• Conduct quarterly trend and competitive analysis to inform product recommendations
• Prepare and maintain photobooks and product briefs for merchandising and creative teams
• Monitor product quality reports and coordinate action plans with Product Integrity
• Communicate range plans and updates to internal teams and partners
• Provide presentation decks, business recaps, and hindsight reports for key meetings
• Track purchase orders and elevate shipment issues as needed
• Ensure accuracy of range plan assortments and maintain data integrity

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a similar buying role within a retail or omni‑channel environment
• Previous experience as a Buyer’s Assistant
• Degree‑level education in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills across all levels
• Financial aptitude and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and merchandise systems
• Cultural awareness and understanding of global markets

Additional Information

• Flexibility for travel may be required
• Occasional flexible hours to meet business needs

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
• Disney+ Subscription
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group – ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.