Associate Merchandiser: Cross-Functional Growth & AI Tools

EMERGING BLUE; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

EMERGING BLUE in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a highly organized Associate Merchandiser to support cross-functional teams from concept to customer. This role suits someone early in their merchandising career with an understanding of the apparel product lifecycle and a collaborative mindset.

You will work with Design, Production, Sales, and Marketing across each season, leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency, and ensuring timely launches while growing your merchandising expertise in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in merchandising, production, buying, sales support, or a related apparel function.
• Understanding of the apparel product lifecycle from development through production and delivery.
• Apparel industry experience; denim experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal line planning and merchandising initiatives.
• Partner with Design and Production throughout the product development process.
• Track production timelines and ETAs to help ensure products launch on schedule.
• Coordinate samples, including sending products to clients, tracking returns, and gathering feedback on fit, materials, and overall product.
• Communicate production updates, delivery changes, and timeline shifts with internal Sales teams to ensure buyers receive timely information.
• Assist with line sheets and merchandising tools, including leveraging AI to improve efficiency and support planning processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Production, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Social Media, and PR.
• Support merchandising needs for client meetings and presentations.
• Partner with Marketing, Social, and PR teams to ensure the strongest products are featured across campaigns, photoshoots, and seasonal storytelling.
• Help communicate the vision behind each collection so creative and marketing teams are aligned on key product priorities.
• Maintain accurate merchandising information and support the team with day-to-day coordination throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Merchandising

Cross-functional

Attention to detail

Communication

AI in merchandising

Tools

AI in merchandising

Job description

EMERGING BLUE in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a highly organized Associate Merchandiser to support cross-functional teams from concept to customer. This role suits someone early in their merchandising career with an understanding of the apparel product lifecycle and a collaborative mindset.

You will work with Design, Production, Sales, and Marketing across each season, leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency, and ensuring timely launches while growing your merchandising expertise in a fast-paced