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About the Role
This role offers an opportunity to get close to the product and learn how a fashion range is created, developed, and traded. You will work alongside experienced Buyers and Merchandisers, gaining exposure to product development, samples, competitor activity, trade meetings, and commercial decision-making. You will develop skills in critical path management, product development, trend analysis, competitor shopping, presenting, and commercial trading, building a strong foundation for a career in fashion Buying. You will also collaborate closely with Buying, Merchandising, and Design teams to understand how they contribute to a successful product range.
Responsibilities
- Manage the critical path by liaising with Buying and Merchandising teams to ensure a smooth product journey.
- Maintain oversight of key dates, collaborate with team members and stakeholders, and proactively highlight risks.
- Develop a deep understanding of the product range by managing fabric approvals, fit samples, and shoot samples.
- Take full responsibility for managing all department samples, including those for shoots, marketing, and fits.
- Support the Buying team during Monday trade meetings by demonstrating knowledge of best and worst sellers.
- Present department reactions and best sellers to the wider business to help potentialize sales and reduce risks.
- Conduct inspirational competitor shopping reports and present insights on retail activity and fashion trends to the Buying and Design teams.
- Accurately and efficiently update and input critical information into buying systems.
- Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships across the business.
- Act as a team player by actively listening to others and working together to achieve goals.
Requirements
- Genuine fashion passion, commercial curiosity, and the drive to learn.
- Organised, hands-on, and resilient with the ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and keep things moving in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative and curious, confident sharing ideas, enjoys working with others, and keen to learn and build a career in Buying.
- Experience as a Buying Assistant or in a fashion or retail environment is beneficial.
- Potential is valued as much as experience.
Skills
- Critical path management
- Product development
- Trend analysis
- Competitor shopping
- Presenting
- Commercial trading
- Fashion passion
- Commercial curiosity
- Organisation
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Junior
Education Level
- Fashion degree, retail or store experience is beneficial
Benefits
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products (when purchased through NEXT)
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
- Company performance based bonus
- Early VIP access to sale stock via Direct to Desk
- Life assurance
- Sharesave scheme
- Annual Travel Card Loan
- Sample Sales
- Fantastic L&D opportunities
- Flexi-Hour Scheme
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
About the Company
- Lipsy is a London-based fashion brand that’s bold, dynamic, and always evolving.
- We create trend-led designs with a signature feminine edge, blending sophistication with unapologetic glamour.
- From statement-making eveningwear to effortlessly chic everyday looks, every piece is designed to make women feel confident, empowered, and unstoppable.
- The Lipsy woman knows what she wants - she’s ambitious, stylish, and ready to own every moment, whether she’s commanding the boardroom or turning heads at an exclusive event.
- Part of NEXT Wholly Owned Brands, working across a portfolio of fashion and lifestyle brands.
- Encourages curiosity, challenging convention, and bringing new ideas to the table.
Equal Opportunity
- We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary.
- Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email careers@lipsy.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0207 436 2000 and leave a voicemail.