Junior Buyer

Job Title: Junior BuyerLocation: DubaiCompany OverviewSUMWON STUDIOS is a global brand house building, scaling and reimagining culturally relevant fashion, lifestyle and consumer brands. Our portfolio includes MISSGUIDED, SUMWON, BALR, Baby Phat, Playboy, AiiRZ, KiZN and KSTM.In just a few years, we have grown from start-up to one of the fastest-scaling brand platforms in the industry. Combining creativity, data, technology and an agile supply chain, we build brands designed to win in today's digital-first world.We operate at the intersection of culture, commerce and innovation. Whether launching new brands, acquiring established ones, or unlocking growth opportunities across our portfolio, we move quickly, think globally and challenge conventional ways of working.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're 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.About the RoleAs a Junior Buyer at SUMWON STUDIOS, you’ll assist the buying team in supporting key stages of product development, trading analytics, and commercial planning—with mentoring from senior members of the team. This is an excellent opportunity if you’re emerging in your career with a passion for fashion and data.What You’ll Do1. Trading & Product AnalysisMonitor sales patterns and support with Trading Move On’s to improve product throughput under guidance.Assist managing product recolours to maintain strong commercial appeal and quick turnaround.Support data-driven category or collection planning by gathering insights and helping prepare range recommendations.2. Product Development & OperationsAssist with sample coordination: tracking approvals, timelines, and internal follow‑ups.Help maintain familiarity with core fabrics and materials, ensuring consistency in selection.Facilitate day-to-day communications with partners (e.g. Shein), relaying queries and ensuring direction alignment.Provide support for CAD reviews, trade reactions, and other ad‑hoc product tasks.3. Process & Calendar ManagementContribute to maintaining critical path schedules and help flag potential delays.Support scheduling of meetings and diary coordination to keep workflows efficient.Help prepare presentations and reports to support decision-making.4. Market Awareness & Competitive InsightConduct competitive shopping and market research to identify trends and opportunities.Share findings with the team to inform product strategy decisions.What You’ll BringStrong analytical ability to spot trends, interpret sales data, and support commercial decisions.Detail-oriented mindset with excellent organizational and time‑management skills.Some experience in merchandising, product development, buying assistance, or related roles—ideally in fashion or retail, even as an intern or assistant.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; comfort using data analysis tools or PLM systems.A proactive, solution-oriented attitude with clear and confident communication skills.What we'll bring25 working days of annual leave, going up to 30 working days after 1 year30% employee discount on all SUMWON STUDIOS brands (SUMWON, Missguided, AiiRZ)Learning and development opportunitiesCompany social eventsThe coolest colleagues you can findWhy Join Us?SUMWON STUDIOS is redefining fast fashion with a forward-thinking approach. Join a creative, ambitious team, and help us build a brand that resonates.