Good American
Direct-to-consumer fashion brand offering inclusive apparel
Merchandising Sample Assistant
Four days on-site per week required.
About the job
- One to two years of merchandising, product development, or sample coordination experience in fashion or apparel.
- Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables as preferred capabilities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills.
- Assist Merchants with day-to-day workflow, line maintenance, and seasonal product setup.
- Update and maintain line sheets, buy books, and assortment tools across categories.
- Support SKU creation, pricing, and product attribute management within PLM and ERP systems.
- Prepare and update seasonal merchandising decks for internal line reviews.
- Support competitive shopping and market trend research to inform future assortments.
- Organize and prepare samples for internal meetings, fittings, creative reviews, e-commerce and campaign photo shoots, and go-to-market milestones.
- Track proto, SMS, PPS, and TOP sample status with Product Development and Production.
- Maintain the sample closet, ensuring that products are labeled, organized, and accounted for.
- Review product pages before launch for accuracy of pricing, naming, colorways, styling notes, and bullets.
- Own the full lifecycle of samples from development through photoshoot handoffs.
- Manage sample requests from PR, Social, E-commerce, Wholesale, Creative, and Influencer teams.
- Track outbound and inbound samples using internal tracking systems.
- Monitor sample availability and communicate shortages or timing risks to cross-functional teams.
- Ensure samples are prepped, steamed, tagged, and photo-ready before shoots.
- Manage courier shipments, deliveries, and pickups for samples.
- Conduct weekly sample inventory audits and maintain an accurate sample library.
- Support E-commerce and Creative teams during photoshoots as needed.
- Partner with Production to troubleshoot late or missing samples.
- Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Production, Planning, Marketing, and E-commerce.
- Assist with preparation for milestone meetings, including Line Review, Final Edit, and Handoffs.
- Distribute updated assortment documents to relevant teams.
- Support Merchants with follow-ups, recaps, and timeline tracking.
- Maintain communication with warehouse teams regarding sample shipments and returns.
- Assist Merchants with weekly selling recaps and data pulls.
- Track category performance, best sellers, and inventory risks.
- Support the development of hindsight decks and merchandising strategy documents.
- Maintain reporting tools within Excel and Google Sheets accurately.
- VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables experience.
About the company
Good American creates fashion for women of all shapes and sizes, offering items like premium denim, swimwear, shoes, bodysuits, and sweats. The brand uses a direct-to-consumer model via goodamerican.com, which lets it control the shopping experience and collect customer data, while offering flexible payment options through Klarna (including installments and a
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$1.3M
Headquarters
Culver City, California
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Macy’s launched Good American in 36 stores in spring 2025, expanding to 79.
- Dolly Parton’s Joleans collection launched April 2, 2026, reinforcing demand.
- Paul Griffin became president in October 2024, steering retail expansion into 2026.
What critics are saying
- TCPA class-action litigation filed March 11, 2025, threatens marketing and settlements.
- Denim rivals like Levi’s, Wrangler, and Zara copy fit-inclusive, celebrity-led drops quickly.
- If Kardashian attention fades, Good American loses demand and wholesale leverage fast.
What makes Good American unique
- Khloé Kardashian and Emma Grede built size-inclusive denim around fit-first merchandising.
- Good American sells DTC, stores, Macy’s, and wholesale, capturing more shoppers.
- B Corp branding and celebrity collaborations sharpen its premium inclusivity position.
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↑ 23%Emma Grede, co-founder of Good American and founding partner of SKIMS, has published Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work & Life, drawing both praise and criticism. The Wall Street Journal called it "Lean In for the post-girlboss era". Grede, who sold her marketing agency ITB Worldwide after a decade as CEO, co-founded Good American with Khloé Kardashian in 2016. The company grew to a reported $200 million business by 2023. She also holds equity in SKIMS, now valued at roughly $5 billion, where she serves as chief product officer rather than CEO. Her book emphasises taking power rather than waiting for it. However, critics note a gap between her message and her actual path, which centred on strategic equity positions and contractual leverage rather than traditional employment advancement.
Shop the bedazzled Dolly Parton x Good American denim collab today. Country glam is back! Dolly's new collection proves it with rhinestones, flare jeans and more! Deeper Dive BETA Ask USA TODAY anything What inspired the name of Dolly Parton's 'Joleans' collection? How does the Joleans collection reflect current fashion trends? Where will Dolly Parton perform in September 2026? AI Overview Full Summary Dolly Parton has partnered with Good American to launch the spring "Joleans" denim collection, featuring crystal-studded vests, butterfly tanks, and ultra-flare jeans that tap into the revived "Bell Bottom Country" trend, and the line coincides with her upcoming "Dolly: Live in Vegas" shows in September 2026. Updated April 2, 2026, 3:57 p.m. ET * Dolly Parton has released a new spring collection with the brand Good American called "Joleans." * The collection features denim items inspired by the country music icon, such as crystal-studded vests and extreme flare jeans. * This collaboration taps into the resurgent "Bell Bottom Country" fashion trend. The queen of country music is never too far from the conversation. Dolly Parton is back at Good American with a new spring collection: "Joleans." The collection is bringing back all of your denim favorites, from crystal-studded denim vests to extreme flare jeans that are inspired by the icon herself. Whether you're looking for a Stagecoach outfit, or just buying into the Bell Bottom Country fashion trend that's proudly back in style, this Dolly Parton x Good American spring collection is for you. Plus, we all need something to wear to Dolly: Live In Vegas this September, right? Shop "Joleans" from Dolly Parton x Good American. Dolly's Joleans Dolly butterfly top. This butterfly tank is a Dolly Parton signature, literally, taking its inspiration from how she's signed her name since 1973. Shop now at Good American Dolly's Joleans Dolly Crystal Denim Vest. With crystal-studded details and a classic denim fit, this Dolly Crystal Denim Vest is where denim meets Dolly's signature sparkle. Shop now at Good American Dolly's Joleans Dolly lace up peplum top. With corset-inspired detailing and a flirty peplum hem, this sleeveless top brings structure, shape and just enough charm. Shop now at Good American Dolly's Joleans Straight Jeans. Dolly's Joleans Dolly Joleans Straight Jeans These jeans have a form-hugging fit from waist to thigh with a vintage-inspired straight leg and sleek silhouette that shows off your curves. Shop now at Good American Dolly's Joleans extreme flare jeans. These jeans have a super flattering flared leg and unique seam details for a touch of Southern charm. Shop now at Good American How to see Dolly Parton live in concert in 2026. Dolly: Live in Vegas 2026 tickets See Dolly's first extended run of shows in 32 years! "Dolly: Live in Vegas" hits the stage for the first time at The Colosseum at Caesar's Palace on Thursday, Sept. 17 with six total shows planned. Buy "Dolly: Live in Vegas" tickets Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.
Good American, which has grown to include apparel and swim, opened its first retail location at Westfield Century City Mall in Los Angeles, before expanding to Las Vegas at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace and Newport Beach, Calif., at Fashion Island mall.
US' Macy's partners with Good American for major retail expansion.
Good American has appointed Paul Griffin as president, succeeding Melissa Anderson.