About Us:
Shepherd’s Fashions is a leading women’s fashion retailer known for curating stylish, wearable pieces for real women. With both a thriving in-store and online presence, we take pride in delivering thoughtfully selected collections that blend quality, comfort, and sophistication.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Buying Assistant who is passionate about fashion, trend-aware, and eager to contribute to the buying process from start to finish. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with our Buying Team, and for the right candidate, may also include responsibilities in visual merchandising. If you have a strong eye for both what to buy and how to present it—we want to hear from you.
We’re open to full-time or part-time arrangements and are happy to shape the role around the strengths of the right person. Whether your experience leans more toward trend research, vendor relations, or visual storytelling, we invite you to show us what you can bring.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Buying Team to curate seasonal collections aligned with our brand and customer profile
- Research emerging trends, customer feedback, and market data to inform buying decisions
- Participate in vendor meetings, showroom visits, and virtual appointments
- Track incoming styles and follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery
- Support reorders and identify best-selling styles to drive revenue
- Help evaluate product performance and customer demand to influence future buys
- Assist with pricing strategy, assortment planning, and product presentation
- Work closely with marketing, eCommerce, and in-store teams to align product launches and campaigns
- Collaborate with visual merchandising to ensure a cohesive in-store presentation (if applicable)
- Participate in the development of seasonal floor plans or product displays (if applicable)
What We're Looking For:
- 1–3 years experience in a retail buying
- Strong fashion intuition and awareness of current and upcoming trends
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Shopify or inventory systems is a plus
- French language skills are a strong asset
Why Shepherd’s:
- Be part of a respected Canadian fashion brand that values creativity and customer connection
- Collaborate with an experienced team in a supportive and inspiring environment
- Staff discounts and early access to new collections
- Convenient location at Ottawa’s Train Yards with free parking
- Opportunities to grow with the company
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and a short note about why you’re interested in this role to stephanie.smith@shepherdsfashions.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Shepherd’s is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person