Buyer - Unisex and Home Accessories

Tillys Buyer Position

At Tillys, we're a leading specialty retailer offering casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men, women, boys, and girls. Our extensive collection features iconic global brands, emerging labels, and proprietary lines, all rooted in an active and social lifestyle.

Based in sunny Southern California, our Retail Support Center (RSC) is the heart of our corporate operations, dedicated to supporting both our retail and online stores. The RSC is where strategy meets execution. From trend forecasting to tech innovation, our teams work together to bring the Tillys experience to life both in-store and online.

Position Summary

The following is a brief description of responsibilities to be performed by the Buyer. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :

Key Responsibilities

A typical day may include :

• Responsible for meeting planned sales, margin and inventory turnover goals for their designated areas.
• Develop and instill focused merchandise assortment strategies and inventory management.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in branded product and product development.
• Supervise, coach and develop Associate Buyer, Assistant Buyer, and Administrative Assistant (with a fully developed department).
• Partners with Allocation, Marketing, and Visual teams to ensure correct execution of assortments in store.
• Monitors performance versus plan to identify trend opportunities.
• Manages all aspects of the merchandise offering-selection, negotiation, promotion, and disposition.
• Develops customer driven assortments that support departmental goals and key item focus.
• Provides collaborative guidance, direction and support to the planning organization in the development of financial merchandise and key item plans.
• Ensures the merchandise selection matches customer needs.
• Ensures merchandise mix balances quantity, style, size and price consistent with the company and individual market requirements.
• Attend relevant trade shows, markets and events to observe market trends, gather product information, select merchandise, and establish business relationships with viable vendors.
• Visits stores to evaluate merchandise mix, observes competition, weighs individual store needs and translate findings into executable product plans.
• Develops and maintains relationships with vendors and cross functional partners.
• Maintains company's standards and code of ethics both inside the organization and when dealing with outside vendors.
• Partners with the Planner to complete accurate forecasts by evaluating financial information, current trends and anticipated market changes that impact buy decisions and strategies.
• Writes, details and follows up on purchase orders and deliveries.
• Ensures promotional execution accuracy (pricing, signage, etc.)

Qualifications

Your experience brings :

Education & Experience

5 years minimum of retail Buying experience in department store or specialty store chain required. 2-3 years experience with Product Development. High School Diploma required. Bachelors Degree from a four year college or university preferred; or four years related experience and / or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Leadership & Team Development

Management :

As a leader at Tillys, you are expected to set the tone for your team through integrity, inclusion, and a solutions-oriented mindset. We look for individuals who lead by example, inspire collaboration, and consistently align team performance with company goals. Leaders are empowered to mentor talent, drive operational excellence, and cultivate a culture rooted in proactive collaboration, curiosity, accountability, and a growth mindset.

Tillys supports ongoing leadership development through hands-on learning, cross-functional exposure, and advancement opportunities tailored to individual growth paths.

Compensation

Hourly Range : $100k $115k Final offer will be based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

What to Expect

Schedule : Full-time role with weekday office hours; occasional evening or weekend work may be required during peak retail seasons. Work Location : Irvine, CA minimum of 4 days per week in-office.

Why Join Tillys?

At Tillys, we thrive in a creative, collaborative, and high-energy environment where individuality is not just accepted it's celebrated. Whether you're brainstorming bold new campaigns or fine-tuning behind-the-scenes processes, your work makes a real impact. We foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and recognition, where professional growth is supported, wins are celebrated, and having fun is part of the process. Join a team that values authenticity, teamwork, and always strives for excellence.

Perks & Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer & Fair Chance Hiring

Tillys is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Fair Chance Hiring : In compliance with California law, Tillys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act.

Other Considerations

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform essential job functions.