Junior Buyer (Relocation to Dubai)

Location: This role is based in DUBAI, relocation package included.

Department: Buying

Reports To: Brand Director

Job Type: Full-time

Company Overview

Sumwon Studios is a fashion brand group, with an innovative and creative approach to developing & designing direct-to-consumer fashion brands for a diverse global customer base. The current brands we run are MISSGUIDED, SUMWON, AiiRZ and KiZN. Our team of talented designers, trend forecasters, and industry experts collaborate seamlessly to bring our vision to life. We leverage our expertise in market research, consumer insights, and design excellence to create brands that resonate with consumers. We are proud to have forged a strategic and exclusive relationship with one of the largest fashion retailers in the world. This partnership enables us to expand our reach and distribute our brands to a global audience of over 150 million customers. Where others perceive limits, we perceive opportunities. We are building our team ready to challenge everything and embrace bold, new-age thinking. We honour and celebrate individuality, building an international space where everyone can feel inspired and thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in sourcing and selecting fashion-forward products
• Analyse sales data and market trends to drive buying decisions
• Negotiate with suppliers to optimise costs and margins
• Work closely with design, merchandising, and marketing teams

Requirements:

• Must have experience in working for a Menswear fashion brand
• Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for trends
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Passion for fashion and understanding of the e-commerce landscape

What’s on offer?

• 25 working days going up to 30 working days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Health Scheme
• 30% employee discount on all Sumwon Studios brands (Sumwon, Missguided, Aiirz, KiZN)
• Company social events
• Creative work environment
• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance
• Enhanced paternity and maternity leave
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic, innovative and fun organisation.
• Collaborative and supportive work culture with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• An engaging and supportive work environment
• A very modern office to work from

Application Process

Send in your application to let us know you’re interested, submit your CV outlining why you’re the best candidate by emailing people@sumwonstudio.com. We see your application, get excited, and give you a call. You’ll meet us twice, and we’ll get to know each other.

Sumwon Studios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 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.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Purchasing

Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion