Merchandiser Assistant

Global Fashion Group is the leading fashion and lifestyle destination in growth markets across LATAM, SEA, Australia and New Zealand. Through our three e-commerce platforms — Dafiti, ZALORA and THE ICONIC — we connect international, local and own brands to more than 800 million consumers across diverse cultures and lifestyles.

THE ICONIC is Australia and New Zealand’s leading online fashion and lifestyle retailer. Our Own Brand team is dedicated to creating exclusive collections that reflect our values of quality, innovation and customer satisfaction.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Merchandiser Assistant to join THE ICONIC Own Brand team in Guangzhou. This role is responsible for supporting daily merchandising functions and product follow-up, including fabric development, care label coordination, shipment sample tracking, and scheduling, while providing operational support to the China Office Manager.

Key Responsibilities

•Support the merchandising team with daily product follow-up and administrative tasks.

•Manage local and international courier parcels for the office.

•Coordinate bulk fabric development and confirmation with suppliers and internal teams.

•Verify and prepare care label details according to approved product specifications.

•Monitor shipment samples for repeat orders, including status and delivery timelines.

•Assist in collecting fabric test reports, certificates, and sustainability documentation.

•Track order status and production progress for key milestones prior to shipment.

•Maintain accurate product and shipment records in internal digital systems.

•Communicate with factories to follow up on actions and report potential delays.

•Tracking and update sustainable material trasaction certificates .

•Provide coordination and development support to the China Office Manager.

•Complete other reasonable administrative and merchandising duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

•1–2 years of experience in apparel merchandising, sourcing, or buying support.

•Fundamental knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and production processes.

•Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail and deadlines.

•Responsible, proactive, and willing to take ownership of assigned tasks.

•Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy under pressure.

•Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

•Fluent in Mandarin with basic English proficiency for professional emails.

•Practical English-speaking ability is a plus but not mandatory.

•Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Google Sheets experience is preferred.

Preferred Attributes

•Background in international fashion e-commerce or supplier environments.

•Experience with sample tracking, care labels, or shipment schedules.

•Resilient and comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

•Ability to use English effectively in professional meeting settings.

What We Offer In This Role

•Practical exposure to the full garment merchandising cycle.

•Collaboration with experienced teams in a cross-functional international office.

•A structured entry point for a long-term career in fashion merchandising.

•The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of fashion e-commerce.

•A dynamic working environment within a fast-growing international business.

•Exposure to global teams and cross-market collaboration.

•The chance to work closely with THE ICONIC’s Own Brand, Sourcing, Production and Product Development teams.

•A collaborative, diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Diversity and Inclusion

Global Fashion Group embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team that represents a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to non-discrimination, work authorization and employment eligibility.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about garment quality and want to be part of an international fashion e-commerce business, we would love to hear from you.

Join GFG / THE ICONIC and help us deliver high-quality Own Brand products to our customers.